Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$1,950,000
Sold 2024-12-17

8 Runkenhage Road, Darien, Connecticut 06820

3 beds 2 baths 2,358 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1908

About this home

Nestled in the heart of the Tokeneke Association, this charming home is beautifully located on a very secluded and private street. Known to be one of the first properties built in Tokeneke, this jewel box boasts water views, a spacious yard and plenty of outdoor living space including a recently updated private interior courtyard, two expansive patios and a new deck right off the living room. Built in 1908, this meticulously maintained and updated home features a wonderful flow with loads of details and personality including a large foyer with terra cotta floors, original restored hardwood floors, a light-filled sun-room, an updated kitchen and bath and large family room with plenty of natural light. On the second floor, there is a wonderful sitting room with access to an outdoor patio as well as all three bedrooms and updated bathroom. Lovingly cared for by the same family for nearly 30 years, come and experience where every day feels like a vacation!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$1,950,000
Beds
3
Baths
2
Interior
2,358 sq ft
Lot
0.33 ac
Year Built
1908
MLS #
24053428
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
20
Heat
Oil, Propane · Hot Water
Cooling
Attic Fan, Wall Unit
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved (1-car)
Laundry
Main Level — Near Family Room & radiant floors
Flood Zone
Yes

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

HOA & Fees

HOA fee
$899 / Annually
Fee includes
Security Service

Schools

Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$20,332 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$1,384,040

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Crawl Space
Attic
Storage Space, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
1
Total rooms
7

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial, Mediterranean
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Stone, Stucco
Exterior features
Balcony, Terrace, Deck, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R-1
Lot
Secluded, Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac
Waterfront
View

Energy

Energy features
Fireplace Insert, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop1.23 mi away
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market1.32 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.26 mi away
Train
Rowayton Station1.24 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave1.46 mi away
Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle
Middlesex
High school
Darien
~1.0 miStop & Shop — 1.23 miWhole Foods Market — 1.32 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.26 miRowayton — 1.24 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 1.46 mi
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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.

2024-12-17Sold — $1,950,000 (this listing)MLS 24053428

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 built1908
Living area1,958 sq ft
Total rooms7
Lot size0.33 acres
Stories2
HeatCOLONIAL
ExteriorSTUCCO
Assessed value$1,384,040
Town appraisal$1,977,200
Last recorded sale1997 — $685,000
Listing courtesy of CT Waterfront Properties — Robyn Kammerer · (203) 655-5039

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