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"The site is far from a series of self serving proclamations or listings"...Last Year's Slow Market Fosters Realtor's BlogProperty of the Week, 24 Colony Road,Darien Real Estate
From time to time there are homes for sale in the Darien CT real estate market that simply confound the Darien Realtors .The other day I walked through such a home which, for some reason, simply has not sold despite it being a great deal.
The house is located at 24 Colony Road in Darien which is a premier street and beautiful neighborhood.Kids are everywhere,the neighbors all know each other and its probably a mile to the Noroton Heights train station as well as shopping.One of the towns great recreational resources,Woodland Park is practically in the backyard! Typically, when homes come on the market on Colony Road,multiple offers are not far behind.
24 Colony Rd, An Unclaimed Jewel in Darien
24 Colony is a classic colonial,and has over 2600 sq ft of beautiful space.There is a charming built- in corner cabinet in the dining room and has it has other vintage details as well.Sited on .25 acres with 4 bedrooms and three and one half baths it is a great family house.
The home is in great condition although it’s true that it could use some updating.The kitchen and baths need some improvements, but not major overhauls, and there is already a large,private master suite at one end of the house that could use some new decorating.But the floors have all been refinished and the property is in lovely condition.The yard may be a bit shallow for some but its fine for barbecues, a swing set and the kids to play. This neighborhood can easily withstand ANY improvements made to the house.Homes on Colony Rd have traditionally been in great demand and have sold upwards of $2million.
Why this house remains on the market is a mystery.That said,today’s,buyer does seem to favor homes that are completely redone.However, at this price, on Colony Road in Darien($1.350,000) this residence provides a good, old fashioned opportunity for customization and appreciation.
24 Colony Road is an UNCLAIMED JEWEL on the market in Darien.
Click on the link, 24 Colony Road to view pictures and a full listing.
If you wish to see this home or ask more questions about it,contact me at kmbrewer2@aol.com or call at 203-554-0951.
If you can’t make it to town and have further interest Ill shoot a brief video of the property and email it to you.
Pear Tree Point Beach,Darien Homes for Sale
I couldn’t have written this any better myself. This is a great article about a terrific Darien,Ct resource for its homeowners and their kids.. It was originally published by Darien Patch- another great town resource.
http://darien.patch.com/listings/pear-tree-point-beach-park
What You Get For The Money $700,000 Darien,Ct. Real Estate
Since the real estate market in Darien,Ct started to soften in 2007 we have seen more and more homes on the market in this price range.In Darien,Ct homes in the $700-$800K will be small colonials or capes of about 1,400-2,000 sq feet on up to a quarter of an acre. You can expect two-three bedrooms,perhaps a master and 1.5 or 2 baths. These homes are usually older and can vary in condition.Most are on busy streets but if you can find one on a quiet street,even if it needs work, it can be an excellent investment.
There are 12 homes in this price category on the real estate market in Darien as of today, April 27, and some are very good values. Here are a few of my favorites. Read the rest of this entry »
Meet “Jack”, Our Favorite Darien Golden Retriever
From time to time I like to take a break from writing about real estate to talk about some of the things that make our town of Darien,Ct special.Our residents love it here so much they even write books about it.The latest offering is the unique and absolutely charming “Our Place,Darien.” This is a children’s book aimed at getting kids familiar with all the historical ,cultural and physical beauty of Darien,CT.
This is all done through the playful yet intelligent eyes of a Golden Retriever named,”Jack”. He is, as it happens, one smart pooch.He knows for example ,that the Siwanoy Indians were the first claim real estate (I just had to work that in) in Darien and that the town was named after the Isthmus of Darien in Panama.
He takes us through downtown, to the park and to the beach, where he observes the shoreline environments including all manner of flora and fauna and wildlife.
This is a must read for new residents coming to town with little ones! Absolutely delightful and a great addition to any child’s library!
Check out the website and get a copy for the kids.http://www.ourplacebooks.com
Darien Weekly Real Estate Report, week April 14,2010
Here are last weeks new listings etc. for Darien real estate and yes- that is an $11 million listing that has sold! If you need any more information on any of these properties,please contact me at kmbrewer2@aol.com
How Do Realtors Price Your Home for Sale…Darien Real Estate
Its spring and a great one at that if you are a Darien CT Realtor.The market has blossomed along with the trees and homes are moving nearly as fast as they come on the market…..IF THEY ARE PRICED CORRECTLY.
So if you are thinking of selling your home you might be wondering just how Realtors come up with home prices in a place like Darien.You’ve probably heard this before but it is part science,part art ,and part market experience and knowledge. Read the rest of this entry »
Darien Ct Real Estate, 6 Things You Never Knew About Darien
While this has nothing to do with Darien Real Estate,I thought it important for residents and prospective homebuyers alike to know a few things about Darien you may not have heard before. That is,Darien or Fairfield County ranks:
#1. On The List of Top 101 Cities with largest percent of males in the industry of:Banking and Finance. Duh.
#6. On the list of Top 101 Counties with highest ozone (8 hour readings 2005).Watch your back LA,we’re gaining on ‘ya..
#87. On the List of Top Zip Codes with largest percentage of residents of 
Australian first ancestry..G’day.to all 9 of you.
#63 .On the list of Top 101 cities (population 5000+) with Highest percentage of Bachelors degrees… #63? Not such a smarty pants now are we?
#17 . In the Top 101 Counties with highest percentage of residents who visited a dentist. … But how many of us floss ?
#4 On the list of Top 101 counties most likely to have had a drink in the past 30 days . Define drink.
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Darien Homes for Sale, First Quarter 2010 Real Estate Report
What a difference a year makes! The report for the first quarter of 2010 in Darien real estate underscore what I have been saying here on www.TheGoldCoastStandard.com. Darien homes have been coming on the market and selling just as quickly. Unlike last year, which could be characterized as sluggish and even comatose at times, this year is bringing sales across ALL price ranges and quickly.
The entry level for Darien,CT is normally the most active and this year is no exception. However, we have seen an unusual number of stratospheric listings binding within days. That is surely new. The total number of sales in Darien real estate is up almost 76 % in units and the average sale price is also up big time from $1.350 million in 2009 to $1.7888 in the first three months of 2010.Not surpisingly, dollar volume is $66million versus $28 million just a year ago.Residential Darien listings market time is going to be coming down in the months coming owing to some recent listings that were listed and sold within a week.
The bad news, if there is any, is that prices have not rebounded and frankly no one is expecting a big bounce.
The Darien,CT condo market also remains soft as does Darien land sales.It seems builders are still trying to unload previously built homes and/or having trouble with bank financing.
What does all this mean for the homebuyer? Well, the days of sitting back,surfing the Web for Darien real estate and waiting months to make a decision is about to undergoing a serious change.
Buyers need to step up quickly and in some cases even get into multiple bid situations. It’s Back To The Future around here…..at least for now.
Property of the Week, 203 Long Neck Point,Darien CT
If you were paying attention to this weeks Darien Market Report, you would have noticed an unusual entry under the New Listings category. It is 203 Long Neck Point Road and has been listed for $16.75 million.Below is a reprint of the New York Times coverage of the property.A once in a lifetime opportunity and landmark status makes this my Property of the Week.
Contact me for more pictures or information about this property.kmbrewer2@aol.com
Room for a Baker’s Dozen
Legacy of John D. Crimmins
A long-held family estate, Firwood, shown in 1877, is on the market.
WHEN John D. Crimmins bought his wife and 13 children a summer home in Darien, Conn., in 1891, he did what any self-respecting successful Victorian businessman would do. He gave the house a name: Firwood.
The house, on Long Neck Point, was the family’s summer sanctuary and a place to which John D. — as his descendants refer to him — retreated on long weekends when he wasn’t running the construction company that helped create the New York City we know today.
As a developer, Mr. Crimmins built many hospitals and churches. But he made his mark with elevated railways, and also laid the first underground lines for telegraphs and telephones.
When he died, Mr. Crimmins left his property to his daughters. Several of them went on to rear their families on land subdivided from the original 15 acres.
“They were scattered around Long Neck Point, so it was covered by cousins,” said Bill Ewing, a Crimmins great-grandson.
Darien eventually evolved from a summer resort to a year-round suburb. Mr. Ewing’s mother, a Crimmins grandchild, brought up her nine children at Firwood, and she died there in September. Bowing to changing times and demographics that leave Crimmins descendants with families of at most three offspring each, her heirs have reluctantly put Firwood on the market for $16.75 million
“I’m heartbroken,” said Sheila Daley, Mr. Ewing’s sister. “But the house is too big and land values have gotten so that it’s not practical for any one of us to take it over.”
Ms. Daley lives in a nearby house that John D. originally built for the entertainment of his children, complete with a billiard room and a great room for other games.
The rambling main house, at 203 Long Neck Point Road, sits on 4.8 acres on Long Island Sound. It has 14 bedrooms, 9 full baths and 13 fireplaces.
E-mail: bigdeal@nytimes.com
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