Off market may 2021 for $1.8M

$3,466,493

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,467/mo

•

4,126

sq ft

5 Watch Tower Rd, Darien, CT 06820

About this home

This classic, beautifully maintained colonial is situated on over an acre of private, landscaped property on a quiet, no outlet street. The spacious foyer opens to a large formal living room with fireplace as well as a sophisticated formal study with fireplace. The heart of the home is a spacious updated kitchen with island which opens up to a sun-filled eat-in kitchen area - complete with fireplace, built-in workspace and easy access to the backyard, mudroom and second staircase to the upper level. Two powder rooms round out the first level of the home. Second floor includes 5 graciously sized bedrooms, 3 full baths, large bonus space with built-ins and laundry room. Backyard features a large deck, patio and beautiful flat lot. Don't miss this quiet, move-in ready, quintessential colonial with convenient access to downtown Darien!

Approximately $500 annual shared fee for private road

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

1.28 acresLot Size

$840Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Amanda Spatola • Brown Harris Stevens

Listed by Kassandra DeMaio • Brown Harris Stevens

Bought with Sheree Frank • Houlihan Lawrence

Source:Smart MLS #170374708

Redfin Estimate

$3,466,493

$1.6M since sold in May 2021$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 22.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,700,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,894 sq ft
17 Richmond Dr, Darien, CT 06820
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$3,050,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,829 sq ft
28 Royle Rd, Darien, CT 06820
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$4,500,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths4,379 sq ft
20 Buttonwood Ln, Darien, CT 06820
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,070,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,330 sq ft
212 W Norwalk Rd, Norwalk, CT 06850
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,650,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,900 sq ft
132 1/2 W Norwalk Rd, Norwalk, CT 06850
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$4,000,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths4,695 sq ft
32 Birch Rd, Darien, CT 06820

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$6,864/mo

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Market trends in 06820, CT

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

106.9%

2.0% MoM

Median sale price

$2.9M

$131K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

21 MoM

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Sale history for 5 Watch Tower Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170374708

May 3, 2021

Sold

$1,880,000

$456/sq ft

Mar 6, 2021

Contingent

—

Feb 26, 2021

Listed

$2,195,000

$532/sq ft

Feb 24, 2021

Coming Soon

$2,195,000

$532/sq ft

Smart MLS #99168944

May 4, 2017

Sold

$1,655,000

$401/sq ft

Apr 25, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jan 23, 2017

Listed

$1,790,000

$434/sq ft

Set on over one acre of private landscaped property, this five bedroom, three full and two half bath home has the versatility for any lifestyle. Two fireplaces in the formal dining and living rooms. The heart of the home is the eat in kitchen with a fireplace and room to enjoy. Sun lit and spacious this house is not to be missed. Fully painted inside and out it is in move in condition.

The neighbors share snow plow cost for the street.

Public Records

Nov 21, 1991

Sold

$800,000

$194/sq ft

Public Records

May 30, 1989

Sold

$787,000

$191/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,265 (+5.8%)

$682,920 + $524,650

$1,207,570

2022

$20,100 (+2.3%)

$682,920 + $483,630

$1,166,550

2021

$19,645 (+3.1%)

$682,920 + $483,630

$1,166,550

2020

$19,050 (−0.8%)

$682,920 + $483,630

$1,166,550

2019

$19,213 (−8.2%)

$682,920 + $483,630

$1,166,550

2018

$20,926 (−0.5%)

$661,710 + $639,660

$1,301,370

2017

$21,035 (+2.5%)

$661,710 + $639,940

$1,301,650

2016

$20,527 (+5.1%)

$661,710 + $639,940

$1,301,650

2014

$19,538

$661,710 + $639,940

$1,301,650

Tax history for 5 Watch Tower Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,265 (+5.8%)

$682,920 + $524,650

$1,207,570

2022

$20,100 (+2.3%)

$682,920 + $483,630

$1,166,550

2021

$19,645 (+3.1%)

$682,920 + $483,630

$1,166,550

2020

$19,050 (−0.8%)

$682,920 + $483,630

$1,166,550

2019

$19,213 (−8.2%)

$682,920 + $483,630

$1,166,550

2018

$20,926 (−0.5%)

$661,710 + $639,660

$1,301,370

2017

$21,035 (+2.5%)

$661,710 + $639,940

$1,301,650

2016

$20,527 (+5.1%)

$661,710 + $639,940

$1,301,650

2014

$19,538

$661,710 + $639,940

$1,301,650

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,126

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

103095

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 2

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 10
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
Fireplaces Total: 3
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (Half): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 5

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Room Count: 10
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Floored, Storage Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Gutters, Lighting, Patio

Lot Information
Lot Description: Dry, Secluded, Level Lot, Treed

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 4126
Driveway Type: Private, Asphalt

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,166,550

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
High School: Darien
Elementary School: Ox Ridge

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Park
Directions: Take Birch Road to point O'Woods Road to Watch Tower Road.
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,126
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 103095

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 4

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ox Ridge Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Middlesex Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

10/10

Darien High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

77% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.29M – $3.99M

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Home values near 5 Watch Tower Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Watch Tower Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4078 Sq. Ft.	$3,383,000
45 Birch Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4224 Sq. Ft.	$3,314,935
6 Point O Woods Rd S, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4757 Sq. Ft.	$4,582,076
34 Birch Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4145 Sq. Ft.	$2,614,126
40 Birch Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3914 Sq. Ft.	$3,503,061
25 Point O Woods Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5961 Sq. Ft.	—
41 Birch Rd, Darien, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$2,344,244

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Watch Tower Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4160 Sq. Ft.	$3,455,324
32 Highview Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5127 Sq. Ft.	$6,271,165
49 Birch Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4087 Sq. Ft.	$3,399,531
36 Birch Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,842,710
11 Point O Woods Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3892 Sq. Ft.	$3,559,462
17 Maywood Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3988 Sq. Ft.	$4,265,650
24 Point O Woods Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4347 Sq. Ft.	$3,539,846

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Watch Tower Rd, Darien, CT 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5884 Sq. Ft.	$4,626,736
32 Birch Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4695 Sq. Ft.	$4,506,251
4 Point O Woods Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4895 Sq. Ft.	$4,773,324
9 Point O Woods Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3909 Sq. Ft.	$2,413,674
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20 Point O Woods Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3079 Sq. Ft.	$3,234,996
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