96 Holmes Avenue - Darien, CT

$8,000

Beds

3.00

Baths

2,347

SqFt

0.52

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $9,500, the price was last adjusted to $8,000 on January 25, 2026, a –$1,500 (15.8%) change, approximately 0 days ago. This property has been on the market for approximately 144 days. MLS reports 144 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

96 Holmes Avenue, Darien, CT is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,347 square foot home built in 1887 , featuring colonial,victorian architecture.

This home is within the Darien school district. Local, with nearby schools including Holmes.

MLS #: 24123509

Offered Price: $8,000

Residence Type: Residential Rental

Architectural Style: Colonial,Victorian

Living Area: 2,347 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.52 Acres

Neighborhood: N/A

County: Fairfield

Year Built: 1887

Design & Construction: N/A

Heating: Hot Water

Cooling: Split System,Wall Unit

Garage Spaces: 0

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $3

Estimated Tax: $0

Days on Market: 144

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Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Gas In Street, Natural Gas

Fuel Type: Hot Water

Fuel Tank Location: Not specified

Cooling System: Split System, Wall Unit

Hot Water System: Domestic

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $3 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $0

Estimated Tax: $0

Architectural Style: Colonial,Victorian

Design & Construction: N/A

Residence Type: Residential Rental

Year Constructed: 1887

Living Area: 2,347 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.52 Acres

Fuel: Gas In Street,Natural Gas

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Active Listings: 30

Average Price: $2,419,951

Average DOM: 144 days

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Welcome to 96 Holmes Avenue, a beautifully updated farmhouse that perfectly blends classic charm with modern amenities. Nestled in a prime location, this home offers 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 2,347 square feet of living space, providing convenience, comfort, and style. Enjoy a bright and airy open floor plan with inviting living and dining areas-ideal for entertaining or relaxing by the fireplace. Unwind on the serene screened-in porch or retreat to the level 0.52-acre fenced backyard, an outdoor haven for relaxation. The light-filled bedrooms continue the home's warm ambiance. Located in the highly sought-after Holmes School District and less than a mile from the Noroton Heights train station and shopping center, this property offers easy access to top-rated restaurants, retail, and amenities. Just minutes from town beaches and Great Island Park, this home combines convenience with coastal charm. Available for an annual lease-don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience the best living in Darien.

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Flood Risk Assessment Water Body Detected Nearby

Water Proximity Detected: This property exhibits indicators suggesting nearby or referenced water features

Location Analysis:

Water features noted

Water Proximity:

Near water body

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.5 acres

Water Indicators Found:

Water-related features referenced in listing details

Recommendations:

Professional flood assessment advised
Based on identified water-related indicators, flood insurance may warrant consideration
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Risk Level: Moderate

Property near water bodies. Consider flood insurance.

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Amenity Access Summary

Dining & Café Access: Low to Moderate
Daily Services: Limited
Recreational Space: Limited Nearby

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Homes For Sale

$2,419,951

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Hot Water • Gas In Street,Natural Gas • Split System,Wall Unit • Public Water Connected water • 1 fireplaces

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Clapboard

Driveway: Paved,Asphalt

Garage: Paved,Driveway

Parking: 7 Total

Patio/Deck: Porch-Wrap Around,Porch-Screened,Shed,Porch,Gutters,Garden Area,Patio

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

Outbuildings: Porch-Wrap Around,Porch-Screened,Shed,Porch,Gutters,Garden Area,Patio

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