17 Briar Brae Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,460
- Acres
- 0.51
- Year Built
- 1955
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
An exceptional opportunity to secure a prime piece of Darien real estate. Set on a beautiful lot in one of Darien's most sought-after neighborhoods, 17 Briar Brae offers endless possibilities to renovate, expand, or build new. The existing home features three bedrooms in the main residence, plus a separate finished space above the garage complete with a bedroom, full bath, and walk-in closet-offering flexibility for guests, extended family, a home office, or future reconfiguration. Whether you choose to restore and expand the current home or explore new construction, the true value lies in the exceptional setting, generous property, and coveted location. A rare opportunity to create your dream home just minutes from downtown Darien, the train, schools, parks, and beaches. Property is being sold as-is.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Darien
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1955
- Days on Market
- 43 days
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,460 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.51 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $13,400 / 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
211 sales
Median Days on Market
54
24 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$707
24 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
106.3%
211 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.20M
vs $3.85M median
69.0% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$486
vs $707 median
31.3% below median
Days on Market
43 days
vs 54 days median
11 days fresher than median
Based on 24 active and 211 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Darien. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
17 Briar Brae Road, Darien, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$6,093
- Property Taxes$1,117
- Insurance$398
- 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
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1955
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,460 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Holmes
- High
- Darien
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Wall OvenRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullUnfinished
- In-Law Apartment
- No
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.51 acres
- Zoning
- R12
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer In StreetSeptic
- Construction
- Wood
- Color
- Red
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Patio
- Lot Description
- Sloping Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $13,400 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 43
- MLS #
- 24173052
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.
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Data last updated on 7/28/2026 at 5:40 AM UTC.