Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$1,915,000
Asked $1,850,000 · Sold 2026-08-09

8 Glenwood Drive, Darien, Connecticut 06820

5 beds 4 baths 3,115 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1951
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About this home

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bath Colonial offers a rare blend of luxury, convenience and effortless living. Designed w/both entertaining and everyday comfort in mind, the flexible floor plan features spacious living spaces filled with natural light. The living room, centered around a wood-burning fireplace, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the dining room, currently styled as an office, offers versatility. At the heart of the home is a stunning chef's kitchen, featuring an oversized island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Wolf range. It flows seamlessly into a spacious dining area and outdoor patio, making indoor-outdoor entertaining effortless. The first floor bedroom (or office) with adjacent bath and mudroom further enhances flexibility. Upstairs, the primary suite is a private retreat, complete with walk-in closet and marble bath. Three additional, generously sized bedrooms, three beautifully appointed baths, a dedicated study area with built-in desk, and a laundry room provide exceptional functionality for easy living. The finished lower level offers flexible space for a media room, gym, or playroom. Outside, enjoy the ultimate backyard experience with a fully fenced, flat yard and stone patio designed for summer entertaining and relaxed evenings at home. Walkable to shopping, dining, and the train, this home is perfectly positioned for today's lifestyle while offering the privacy and charm buyers seek. One car garage.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,915,000
Beds
5
Baths
4
Interior
3,115 sq ft
Lot
0.2 ac
Year Built
1951
MLS #
24176927
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
27
Heat
Oil · Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage (1-car)
Laundry
Upper Level — Second floor
Flood Zone
No

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
Hindley
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$14,150 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$914,060

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Attic
Unfinished, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
7

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Patio
Foundation
Block, Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R13
Lot
Fence - Full, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped
Waterfront
Beach Rights

Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2026-08-09Sold — $1,915,000 asked $1,850,000 (this listing)MLS 24176927

Public record

From the Darien assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1951
Living area2,690 sq ft
Total rooms7
Lot size0.2 acres
Stories2
HeatSPLIT LEVEL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$914,060
Town appraisal$1,305,800
Last recorded sale2004 — $605,000

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the Darien land records, newest first. These are recordings rather than MLS sales, so they include transfers that were never listed. Nominal and $0 transfers (estate, trust and family conveyances) are excluded.

Listing courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens — Serena Richards · (203) 655-1418

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