#24104400, Lisa DeFonce, Listing office: Houlihan Lawrence
#24104963·
Listing office: Aspen Realty Group·
Listing agent: Susan Frederico·
Listing office phone: (860) 337-0011
$2,485,000 List price
20 Shady Acres Rd Darien, CT 06820
5 beds
4 full
3,322 sqft
2.0 acres
$748 / sqft
House
Property details
About 20 Shady Acres Rd
MID-CENTURY MODERN PERFECTION! Set on 2 acres at the end of a Cul De Sac. Enter into the circular driveway to the front of the house to the beautiful private setting. Main level has many original features to include an artistic front entryway, large foyer that leads into Living and Dining room with double sided fireplace with a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, to rear wall of glass with patio access. Updated eat in kitchen, family room with fireplace and built ins, home office, primary bedroom suite, plus additional bedrooms including 1 in upper level, walk out lower level that is beautifully finished with kitchenette/bar/family room area and more bedrooms, full bath and laundry. Layout lends to so many options and living arrangements. Blue stone patios, inground pool with outdoor shower. Darien has so much to offer with easy access to parkway, train station, beaches, restaurants, and so much more.
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,322 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size2 Acres
Year built1962
ParkingDetached Garage, Driveway
MLS #24104963
Garage2 spaces
Private poolYes
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: None
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Hot Water
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,485,000
- Price/SqFt: $748
- HOA Amount: $670 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $26,826
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Secluded, Cul-De-Sac
- Directions: Brookside to Marianne to Shady Acres to the end on left.
- Year Built: 1962
- Living Area: 3,322 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2 Acres
- MLS Number: 24104963
- Office Name: Aspen Realty Group
- Office Phone: (860) 337-0011
- Office Email: maxfieldf@aol.com
- Listing Agent: Susan Frederico
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2003 | Home Sold | $1,400,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,826,160 | $26,826 |
| 2023 | $1,265,530 | $22,286 |
| 2022 | $1,265,530 | $21,805 |
| 2021 | $1,265,530 | $21,312 |
| 2020 | $1,265,530 | $20,666 |
| 2019 | $1,265,530 | $20,843 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•395 Mansfield Ave
3
Fox Run Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•228 Fillow St
10
Royle Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•133 Mansfield Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $370,579. Residents of Darien, CT typically earn $200k+ each year. The majority of families are married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
4%
<35k
5%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
77%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
13%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
52%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
17%
12-17 yrs old
7%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis- Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Acura
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Sports
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 20 Shady Acres Rd
The listing price of 20 Shady Acres Rd property is $2,485,000.
The property 20 Shady Acres Rd is a house located in Darien, Connecticut, 06820.
Active Listing: 20 Shady Acres Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 20 Shady Acres Rd are: Ox Ridge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Fox Run Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Royle Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Ponus Ridge Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Saxe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Darien High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Center for Global Studies (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), McMahon High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $26,826 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 21, 2003 for $1,400,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 20 Shady Acres Rd has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The property 20 Shady Acres Rd is 3,322 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 20 Shady Acres Rd is 1962.
This home is located at 20 Shady Acres Rd in Darien, CT and zip code 06820. This 3,322 square foot home, which was built in 1962, sits on a 2.00 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,485,000.
While more than 20 listings in Darien, CT in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 7 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Darien, CT real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 21.8%. Listings spent 1 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $2,256,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.