‘Green’ Energy Efficient Homes for Sale in Darien, Ct.

May 10,2013.

The spring market in Darien, Ct has been active with prices ranging from $375,000 up to $15,900,000. Currently there are about 130 single family homes for sale on the Darien MLS and today we will be previewing three of them that are ‘green’ energy efficient homes.

The first home is a certified LEED Platinum home that was originally a 1925 home but was totally renovated and remodeled in 2011. The home scored a HERS rating of 37 which makes it approximately 63% more efficient than a new built home. The home won the Connecticut Green Building Council’s (CTGBC) 2012 ‘Residential Green Building Award’.

Darien, Ct Broker’s Preview, October 12, 2012.

Broker’s preview of four Colonial homes new to the October market that are priced between one to two million. These homes all come with nice size yards that range from 0.3 to 0.58 acres and run from 2,370 sq. ft. up to 3,800 in Darien, Connecticut.

~ 4 bedroom, 2 ½ baths, 2,370 sq. ft. on 0.53 acres offered at $1,025,000.

~ 6 bedroom, 3 ½ baths, 3,732 sq. ft. on 0.47 acres offered at $1,250,000.

~ 4 bedrooms, 3/2 baths, 3,100 sq. ft. on 0.30 acres offered at $1,499,000 built in 2005.

~ 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, 3,800 sq. on 0.58 acres offered at $1,790,000 with pool.

Below click on linked photo & address for more information.

Homes Sales Are UP Darien, Connecticut ~ August 2012.

Darien, Connecticut Year to Date (YTD) compared to same time last year single family home sales are up 18.5% and as well they are on average selling quicker. But along with that the average home size is down with the average sales price lower as well.

Currently there are 130 active single family listings on the Darien MLS along with 23 active rentals. There are currently 40 homes under deposit and/or with accepted offers. Prices start at $399,000 for a 1,200 square foot home on 0.27 acres and go up to $26,000,000 for 5.25 acres direct waterfront estate in the Tokeneke area of Darien.

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2006 vs. 2012 Fairfield County, Connecticut Real Estate Market Report by UConn.

According to the statistics that the University of Connecticut’s School of Business’s for Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies home value prices over all have fallen from their peak in 2006 in Fairfield County, Connecticut by an average of almost $244,047.

According to the report mid-tier* home values in 14 Fairfield County cities and towns have diminished since 2006 with New Canaan having the largest decrease of $533,058 and Monroe at the opposite end with accumulated decrease of $129,584. Obliviously these are reflective of the median price point of single family homes in each town. Currently in:

• New Canaan the median sold price Year to Date March 2012 is $1,080,000.
• New Canaan median sold price Year to Date 2011 was $1,971,750.
• Monroe the median sold price Year to Date March 2012 is $331,250.
• Monroe median sold price Year to Date 2011 was $378,000.

For more local town housing market statistics go to William Pitt Sotheby’s Local Market Trend Reports. Click on charts below for larger view.

PROPERTY MILL TAX RATES FOR CONNECTICUT.

Connecticut Property Tax Mill Rates.

Real Estate ~ Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Rowayton, Connecticut.

                             

Connecticut Property Tax Mill Rates.                                                                   July 2010.

The property tax rate is expressed in mills or thousandths of a dollar. A tax rate (mill rate) of 11.74 mills is equivalent to $11.74 of taxes per $1,000 of assessed value. In Connecticut the property assessment is equal to 70% of the fair market value of the property as established by the municipal Assessor. Each town sets its own mill rate; some municipalities have different mill rates for different districts within that town. Assessment dates for property on the Grand List must be assessed by October 1^st of the preceding year. So for property taxes due July 1^st, 2010 and January 1, 2011 are determined from assessments computed by the town assessor prior to October 1, 2009. Typically the majority of Connecticut towns, real property taxes are payable for the current tax year on July 1^st and January 1^st, this is the same as the state’s fiscal year. But in some towns payments are made quarterly so check with town hall first.

For Fairfield County, Connecticut here are property Mill rates for individual towns. Information provided by the Connecticut Multiple Listing Service, please verify with each town hall.

                          FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CT. MILL RATES

TOWN			MILL RATE
BETHEL			22.44
BRIDGEPORT			39.64
BROOKFIELD			19.47
DANBURY			20.96
DARIEN			11.74
EASTON			22.4
FAIRFIELD			19.27
GREENWICH			8.596 w/septic
			9.049 w/sewer
MONROE			28.26
NEW CANAAN			14.196 w/sewer
			13.585 w/septic
NEW FAIRFIELD			23.28
NEWTOWN			24.00
NORWALK			Districts 1,2,3,8,9
			20.917 w/garbage
			20.015 No Garbage
			Districts 4, 5
			20.578 w/garbage
			20.076 No Garbage
			Districts 6, 7       18.850
REDDING			22.22
RIDGEFIELD			20.4
SHELTON			18.61
SHERMAN			15.7
STAMFORD			17.7 “A”
			16.8 “B”
			15.95 “C”
			16.28 “CS”
STRATFORD			33.32
TRUMBULL			24.54
			0.45 Long Hill FD
			0.66 Trumbull Center
			0.74 Nichols Center
WESTON			23.86
WESTPORT			14.85
WILTON			20.16

  

For a complete list of Connecticut Property Mill Rates go to the Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service, http://www.ct-mls.com/GeneralInfo/MarketAreas.aspx  .

 

 

~ David A. Popoff ~ Licensed Connecticut Realtor ~ LEED GA accredited ~
~ Cell (203) 228-0646 ~ 

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Real Estate ~ Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, Rowayton, Connecticut.

 

 

Waterfront Property, Darien, Ct. ~ 460 feet frontage with 2+ acres.

145 Nearwater Lane, Darien, Ct.  460 feet of waterfront, 2.19 acres property for sale.

2 + acres with 460 ft of waterfront on Holly Pond, Darien, Ct.  Stunning views on a private wedge shape piece of property with water views and 460 feet of frontage.  Contemporary 1960′s home built on bedrock knoll overlooking man-made fresh water pond with over two acres of land combination of woods, marshland, and grass ….a very unique and private piece of property. Sales Price $2,800,000.

Shown by appointment only, for more information on this property or others please call David Popoff, (203) 228-0646.  www.DavidPopoffCt.com

 

~ David A. Popoff ~ Licensed Connecticut Realtor ~ LEED GA accredited ~
~ Cell (203) 228-0646 ~ 

~ www.DavidPopoffCT.com ~ DavidPopoffCt@Hotmail.com ~ 

~ http://davidpopoffct.wordpress.com/ ~ 

 

 

 

 

Custom Solid Cherry Mantel.

Custom made solid Cherry Mantel with Waterlox Tung Oil finish, Darien, Ct.

 

David Popoff

Realtor ~ Connecticut License

LEED GA accredited

 

William Raveis Real Estate

22 Old Kings Highway South

Darien, Ct.  06820

Office:  (203) 655-1423

Cell:      (203) 228-0646

VoiceMail/FAX:  (203) 653-5722

 DavidPopoffCt@Hotmail.com

 

Website ~ www.DavidPopoffCt.com

Blog ~ www.DavidPopoffCt.Wordpress.com

 

 

“Living Green ~ building a better future.”

58 Parker’s Glen, New Canaan, Ct. ~ New Construction, 11,570 sq.ft.

58 Parker’s Glen, New Canaan, Ct. ~ New Construction, 11,570 sq.ft.

58 Parker’s Glen in New Canaan, Connecticut is new construction with attention to details and high-end materials. Fully equipped with top of the line appliances and prewired for Crestron AV Smart Home system. Four stories consist of 11,570 sq. ft of living space on cul-de-sac with a secluded 2.94 acre professionally landscaped property.  On four levels, with a total of 21 rooms, 6 Bedrooms, 8 full baths, 2 half baths, pool house, 5 car garage, finished basement with wine cellar and entertainment room pre wired.  This high end home was built by renowned local contractor/developer RR Builders LLC. Sales price $6,995,000.

For further information and a preview of this property or any other please contact David Popoff at William Raveis Real Estate.

~ David A. Popoff ~ Licensed Connecticut Realtor ~ LEED GA accredited ~
~ Cell (203) 228-0646 ~

~ www.DavidPopoffCT.com ~ DavidPopoffCt@Hotmail.com ~

~ http://davidpopoffct.wordpress.com/ ~

 

Home Energy Solutions (HES) program in Connecticut.

Home Energy Solutions (HES) program in Connecticut.

 The HES program is administered by utility companies, and Connecticut’s Energy Efficiency programs are funded by a charge on customers of CL&P and UI electric bills. There are only 18 approved vendors who can do the HES program in CL&P territories. The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund is not a “state administered” program. The Connecticut Home Energy Solution, HES, is still available for Connecticut home owners for a short time. The program is designed to test homes and save energy.

This involves a HES energy technician, that is certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI), who will visit your home and perform an energy efficiency assessment.  This includes a walk through inspection of the home, and then the technician will perform a door blower test to determine air leakage of the house.  Air Sealing and Weather stripping will be done afterwards to stop major air leaks.  

Also included in the program are incandescent bulb replacements to new energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). Appliance inspections and their efficiency levels are checked and they will offer rebates for ENERGY STAR ® appliances. If you have duct work they will also inspect and test the ducts for air flow, performance and air leakage. Low flow shower heads will be installed, along with faucet aerators, to assist with water conservation.

Insulation Evaluation will be done and if needed a recommendation of insulation upgrades will be made. With this program there are rebates and discount loans available for additional and new insulation.

If you are planning or were thinking about doing any larger “home energy efficiency” improvements you are now able to apply for an unsecured loan through AFC First and sponsored by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund.  The rates for these loans are subsidized by Energy Efficiency Fund CEEF:

                                          $2,500 to $6,999 for 2.99%

                                                    $7,000 to $20,000 for 0.00% 

The loan is unsecured and there is a quick and easy process with terms of up to 10 years.  

The purpose of the loans is to help customers make the energy improvements recommended by the HES technicians.

For complete details go to www.CTenergyLoan.com 

There are many companies in Connecticut that provide this service. You can call 877-WISE-USE to get a certified HES program contractor in your area.

I used New England Smart Energy located in Fairfield County, Ct., and they service the entire state of Connecticut and did an excellent job on my house. For further information  on New England Smart Energy visit  http://www.ne-smartenergy.com/HES.php

Or the Ct. energy info website at   http://www.ctenergyinfo.com/dpuc_home_energy_solutions.htm

The cost of the HES program to CL&P and UI electric customers is only a $75 co-pay, call 877-WISE-USE for all details of program.

To see all the programs and rebates available, and for more details about the Home Energy Solutions program visit website ~  

http://www.cl-p.com/Home/SaveEnergy/Rebates.aspx

There are also programs for small and large businesses who want to get Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund incentive dollars and expertise:  http://www.cl-p.com/Business/SaveEnergy/default.aspx  

~ David A. Popoff ~ Licensed Connecticut Realtor ~ LEED GA accredited ~ Cell (203) 228-0646 ~

 ~ www.DavidPopoffCT.com ~ DavidPopoffCt@Hotmail.com ~ http://davidpopoffct.wordpress.com/ ~

 

       

 

 

 

William Raveis In-House Mortgage Banker, Rowayton, New Canaan, Darien, Ct.

 

William Raveis In-House Mortgage Banker, Rowayton, New Canaan, Darien, Ct.

William Raveis is a family of companies includes Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance.  W.R offers these services to streamline the process and ease the process of buying a home.  William Raveis is New England’s largest family owned Real Estate Company. Today we are going to discuss William Raveis  In-House Mortgage service.

This one stop added value service helps with the buying of a property such as speed of process, better rates, able to offer a broader product range through a multiple of different banks.  William Raveis Mortgage is a Mortgage Banker not Mortgage Broker, the difference is that William Raveis has in-house Underwriters who can speed up the process and have a better control of the mortgage process. WR Mortgage work with over 30 banks which results in better rates and a variety of mortgage products.

It is recommended that Buyers be Pre-approved by a lender before looking for a home to buy. On Raveis.com there is a page for mortgages with such tools as rent vs. buy, mortgage calculator, rate watch, home evaluation and apply on line.

See below for today’s rates offered by William Raveis Mortgage, Darien, Ct. Note rates can change any time.

CT. RATE UPDATE ~ William Raveis Mortgage, llc

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Product	Interest Rate	Annual Percentage Rate
15 YR Fixed Conforming	4.125%	4.266%
15 YR Fixed Jumbo	4.625%	4.899%
30 YR Fixed Conforming	4.625%	4.773%
30 YR Fixed High Conforming	4.875%	4.990%
30 YR Fixed Jumbo	5.250%	5.368%
30 YR Fixed Super Jumbo	5.500%	5.654%
5/1 YR ARM Conforming	3.375%	3.589%
5/1 YR ARM Jumbo	4.250%	3.592%
5/1 YR Portfolio Arm	4.250%	3.592%

  *Rates are subject to change without notice.

The rates and APR above are based upon the following assumptions: a 20% down payment, $1,500 in finance charges, and 30 days prepaid interest, 1 point, and a 60 day rate lock. The rates and APR will vary depending upon the actual down payment percentages, points and fees for your transaction. Rates are subject to change without prior notice and may vary with your unique credit history, and terms of your loan. Property taxes and homeowners insurance are estimates and subject to change.

 Article written by David Popoff Realtor, not a mortgage broker, rates are not guaranteed, please go to website for updated rates.