161 Old Kings Highway South
Darien, Connecticut 06820
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,816
- Acres
- 0.78
- Year Built
- 1977
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Set in a peaceful and private Darien setting, 161 Old Kings Highway South offers a wonderful blend of comfort, space, and charm. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features a large, inviting great room with soaring ceilings and a Palladium window, a gracious living room, a private dining room, and a warm family room with wood beams and a fireplace that flows into an eat-in kitchen designed for everyday living and easy entertaining. The primary bedroom suite provides a comfortable retreat with a recently remodeled bath, while two additional bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, and a screened-in porch enhance the home's appeal. With its spacious layout and secluded setting, this is a terrific opportunity in a highly desirable location.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Darien
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1977
- Days on Market
- 69 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,816 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.78 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $13,877 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Darien Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
24
54 under contract
Median List Price
$3.85M
24 active listings
Median Closed Price
$2.71M
212 sales
Median Days on Market
54
24 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$707
24 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
106.3%
212 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.50M
vs $3.85M median
61.2% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$531
vs $707 median
24.9% below median
Days on Market
69 days
vs 54 days median
15 days longer than median
Based on 24 active and 212 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Darien. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
161 Old Kings Highway South, Darien, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$7,623
- Property Taxes$1,156
- Insurance$498
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Darien
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1977
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,816 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Tokeneke
- High
- Darien
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- main level
- Appliances
- Electric RangeRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- PartialUnfinishedStorageConcrete Floor
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.78 acres
- Zoning
- R12
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Beach Rights
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Shake
- Color
- Grey
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- SecludedTreed
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $13,877 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 69
- MLS #
- 24176831
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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Data last updated on 7/28/2026 at 3:06 AM UTC.