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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: June 25 to July 2

By DARIENITE.COM | July 2, 2020

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate from June 25 to July 2, 2020:

This week’s Darien highlights:

17 New to Market Listings in Darien
10 Price Reductions in Darien
10 Accepted Offers in Darien
11 Closed Sale in Darien
4 Open Houses in Darien

This week’s Rowayton highlights:

6 New to Market Listings in Rowayton
2 Price Reductions in Rowayton
4 Accepted Offers in Rowayton
4 Closed Sales in Rowayton
1 Open Houses in Rowayton

Scroll down for a list of this week’s Open Houses. Click here for more details on these properties.

New Listings

Address
Town
Sq Feet
Price

180 Pear Tree Point Road
Darien
5990
$4,950,000.00

29 Sunswyck Road
Darien
6285
$4,400,000.00

298 Brookside Road
Darien
5423
$2,595,000.00

26 Tory Hole Road
Darien
4191
$2,399,000.00

40 McKinley Street
Rowayton
4975
$1,895,000.00

10 Deepwood Road
Darien
3409
$1,765,000.00

37 Old Parish Road

— PICTURED
Darien
4069
$1,650,000.00

36 Saint Nicholas Road
Darien
2446
$1,625,000.00

88 Roton Avenue
Rowayton
3000
$1,590,000.00

55 Kensett Lane
Darien
4068
$1,425,000.00

5 Richmond Drive
Darien
4000
$1,395,000.00

6 Highland Avenue
Darien
2406
$1,350,000.00

89 Buttonwood Lane
Darien
2669
$1,295,000.00

11 Settlers Trail
Darien
2976
$1,095,000.00

13 Highland Avenue
Darien
1704
$995,000.00

66 Witch Lane
Rowayton
3381
$919,000.00

227 Noroton Avenue
Darien
1713
$910,000.00

9 Sheffield Road
Rowayton
2702
$749,900.00

328 West Avenue
Darien
1081
$729,000.00

48 Burchard Lane
Rowayton
2100
$725,000.00

52 Crooked Trail Road
Rowayton
2699
$675,000.00

26 D Fairfield Avenue
Darien
792
$585,000.00

1707 Boston Post Road
Darien
1080
$499,000.00

Price Changes

Address
Town
Original Price
Previous Price
Current Price

150 Goodwives River Road
Darien
$4,100,000.00
$4,100,000.00
$3,799,000.00

2271 Boston Post Road
Darien
$3,199,999.00
$3,199,999.00
$2,950,000.00

85 Christie Hill Road
Darien
$2,299,000.00
$2,250,000.00
$2,199,999.00

27 Hamilton Lane
Darien
$2,100,000.00
$2,100,000.00
$1,975,000.00

27 Kensett Lane
Darien
$1,549,000.00
$1,499,000.00
$1,475,000.00

19 Oak Crest
Darien
$1,464,000.00
$1,464,000.00
$1,349,000.00

43 Raymond Street
Darien
$1,399,000.00
$1,325,000.00
$1,295,000.00

11 Nearwater Lane
Darien
$1,279,000.00
$1,279,000.00
$1,237,000.00

46 Raymond Street
Darien
$1,249,000.00
$1,249,000.00
$1,225,000.00

93 Rose Lane
Darien
$930,000.00
$930,000.00
$910,000.00

277 Rowayton Avenue
Rowayton
$899,000.00
$899,000.00
$849,000.00

64 Crooked Trail
Rowayton
$725,000.00
$725,000.00
$699,000.00

Accepted Offers

Address
Town
Latest Asking Price

163 Long Neck Point Road
Darien
$3,800,000.00

12 Oakleigh Court
Rowayton
$2,250,000.00

1 Ironwood Lane
Darien
$1,895,000.00

2560 Boston Post Road
Darien
$1,800,000.00

34 Fitch Avenue
Darien
$1,699,000.00

65 Coachlamp Lane
Darien
$1,695,000.00

2273 Boston Post Road
Darien
$1,395,000.00

8 Burchard Lane
Rowayton
$1,229,000.00

27 Intervale Road
Darien
$1,199,000.00

14 Range Road
Rowayton
$999,000.00

167 Old Kings Hwy S
Darien
$950,000.00

6 Memory Lane
Rowayton
$849,000.00

212 Tokeneke Road
Darien
$735,000.00

3 Hale Lane
Darien
$495,000.00

Title Passed

Address
Town
Listed Price
Sold Price

18 Crane Road
Darien
$4,595,000.00
$4,125,000.00

12 Searles Road
Darien
$2,995,000.00
$2,500,000.00

5 Westmere Avenue
Rowayton
$1,749,000.00
$1,749,000.00

9 Miles Road
Darien
$1,850,000.00
$1,735,000.00

67 Buttonwood Lane
Darien
$1,745,000.00
$1,700,000.00

327 Middlesex Road
Darien
$1,695,000.00
$1,550,000.00

78 Roton Avenue
Rowayton
$1,649,000.00
$1,350,000.00

6 Oak Crest
Darien
$1,450,000.00
$1,350,000.00

49 Red Rose Circle
Darien
$1,325,000.00
$1,315,000.00

16 Barringer Road
Darien
$1,295,000.00
$1,255,000.00

18 Charles Street
Darien
$1,235,000.00
$1,145,000.00

7 Old Witch Court
Rowayton
$1,099,000.00
$1,099,000.00

27 Ensign Road
Rowayton
$1,149,000.00
$1,070,000.00

128 West Avenue
Darien
$540,000.00
$608,300.00

53 Maple Street
Darien
$449,000.00
$350,000.00

Public/Live Stream Open Houses

Address
Town
Price
Date & Time

8 Nylked Terrace
Rowayton
$2,850,000.00
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

85 Christie Hill Road
Darien
$2,250,000.00
Sat 11:30-1:30 PM & Sun 12-2:00 PM

93 Rose Lane
Darien
$910,000.00
Sunday, 1-3:00 PM

359 Hoyt Street
Darien
$745,000.00
Sunday, 1-4:00 PM

26 Farifield Avenue
Darien
$585,000.00
Sunday, 11-1:00 PM

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Deirdre McGovern is a real estate agent who has called Darien home for more than 25 years. She has been involved in many local organizations. She can be reached at 203-554-0897 or deirdre.mcgovern@raveis.com

More about Deirdre McGovern here.

Public Safety

Police: Driver, 53, Who Hit Vehicle From Behind, Was Too Intoxicated Stand Without Support

By David Gurliacci | July 2, 2020

The driver who caused a two-vehicle accident on Saturday, June 25 was too drunk to stand up without supporting himself against his own car, according to police. Darien police gave this account of the incident, including accusations not proven in court:

Scott Tracey, then 53, was driving either on the Post Road near Bertucci’s restaurant at 54 Post Road or in the restaurant parking lot (the announcement didn’t specify) and following a vehicle in front of him too closely when his vehicle struck the other one. When the officer who went to the scene asked Tracey for his insurance card, the driver couldn’t find it. Police determined that Tracey’s vehicle registration had been suspended due to lack of insurance. The driver of the other vehicle told the officer that Tracey might be intoxicated “due to his actions after the impact,” according to the announcement, which didn’t provide details about those actions.

Darien Police Department 2020

Police Chief: Darien Police Department Meets Recently Publicized ‘Eight That Can’t Wait’ Rules

By DARIENITE.COM | July 1, 2020

Darien Police Department already complies with the “eight that can’t wait” police reform proposals put out by a nonprofit organization set up to promote police reform and accountability, Police Chief Donald Anderson said Wednesday in an announcement. Anderson’s announcement also included a copy of the department’s mission statement and contact information for those who want to find out more from the department. The announcement was accompanied by a letter from the police chief and a long list of questions and answers about the department’s policies and practices that people might be concerned about, especially in the wake of the George Floyd killing. All the documents are published below. The department follows these “eight that can’t wait” recommendations, the announcement said: choke holds are banned; de-escalation techniques are used in order to avoid violence where possible; no gunshots can be fired at moving vehicles; before using a firearm, an officer must warn the suspect; using a firearm is a last resort after other options have been exhausted or can’t be used; officers have a duty to intervene if they see another officer committing misconduct or the use of excessive force; comprehensive reports must be maintained.

Healthy Living

COVID-19 image U.S. Embassy Fiji https://fj.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/

LATEST DARIEN COVID-19 NEWS: Continual Updates: June 29 to July 5

By DARIENITE.COM | July 1, 2020

This week’s news and links on the COVID-19 pandemic for Darien, as they come in:

LATEST UPDATES: Darien Library reopening postponed to July 6 (due to lack of protective equipment) || State’s youth employment funding expanded with federal CARES Act funds

||Governor’s Tuesday COVID-19 update: 16 states now on quarantine list for CT, NY, NJ; continuing education classes for plumbers and electricians can be done online; different types of healthcare providers can now get funding from Coronavirus Relief Fund already used for nursing homes

See also:
LATEST DARIEN COVID-19 NEWS: Continual Updates:

June 22 to 28 || June 15 to 21 || June 7 to 14 || June 1 to 7 || May 25 to 31 || May 18 to 24 || May 11 to 17 || May 3 to 10 || April 27 to May 3 || April 20 to 26 || April 13 to 19 || April 5 to 12 || March 30 to April 5
THURSDAY: Governor’s COVID-19 Briefing
Thursday, July 2 — Gov. Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 6 p.m.:

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases, deaths, and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include data that occurred over the last several days to a week. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. NEW REPORTING SCHEDULE: Effective immediately, the State of Connecticut will continue to publish these COVID-19 metric reports five days a week, every Monday through Friday. The report that is issued every Monday will include combined data that was collected on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Darien Obituaries 2020

Charles Scribner obit Chick Scribner wide Facebook

Charles Scribner, 96, Noroton Heights Firefighter, Baseball Coach, WWII Veteran, Sportsman

By DARIENITE.COM | June 30, 2020

Charles Ferris “Chick” Scribner, a lifelong resident of Darien, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 27. He was 96. Born March 14, 1924 in Darien, he was the son of the late Harold Blaine and Alice Lee Scribner. Chick attended Darien Public Schools and graduated from Darien High School in 1942. He then served for three years in the U.S. Army in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II.

Black Lives Matter

Jayme Stevenson online Chamber talk June 20 2020

First Selectman Describes Town’s Response to Nationwide Concerns About Racism and Police Brutality

By David Gurliacci | June 30, 2020

Darien police have longstanding policies that already meet some of the calls for policing reforms since the death of George Floyd, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said in an online talk given Tuesday morning. Police officials have had discussions with leaders of a Black Lives Matter march in town, and more are expected, she said. Public discussions and events organized by town groups are also expected, she said. But Stevenson said she’s concerned about the lack of respect in some of the discussions she’s heard in town about issues of race and police brutality. “We all have a lot to learn,” Stevenson said.

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Painting by instructor Anda Styler RAC art class online

Online ‘Paint Along’ Class Offered by Rowayton Arts Center on Thursday, July 9

By DARIENITE.COM | June 30, 2020

The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) is offering another Zoom “Paint Along” experience from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020. It’s a great way to get back into painting or try it for the first time! RAC Instructor Anda Styler will lead students through a painting inspired by her garden but participants are welcome to choose an image of their own. Anda’s painting style is all about light and value, so this is a great way to be introduced to her technique. The fee for the class is $30.

Darien Obituaries 2020

Edward Humphrey, 44, Darien Native, Insurance Brokerage Executive

By DARIENITE.COM | June 29, 2020

Edward Davidson “David” Humphrey died peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Mercy Hospital. He was 44. Loving husband of Shannon; dearest father of Cooper, Layne and Bella; son of Susan Rouse Hall (Steve) and Stephen Humphrey (Mary Lou); brother of Scott Humphrey (Courtney) of Cincinnati, OH, Brian Humphrey (Tucker) of Boulder, CO and Elizabeth Coppola (David) of Boston, MA. Uncle to nine nieces and nephews. David was born in Darien on July 21, 1975.

Coronavirus 2020

COVID-19 restaurant outdoors masks reopening

LATEST DARIEN COVID-19 NEWS: Continual Updates: June 22 to 28

By David Gurliacci | June 28, 2020

This week’s news and links on the COVID-19 pandemic for Darien, as they come in:

LATEST UPDATES: Governor’s updates for Saturday, Sunday

|| Governor’s update for Friday: An estimated 5% of state has antibodies for COVID-19 virus, 2nd highest of places tested; state grant program redirects $3M in awards to pandemic-related projects for healthcare, education, child care, cultural groups

|| School reopening rules issued by state || Connecticorps launching: an opportunity for volunteers to help fight the pandemic

See also:
LATEST DARIEN COVID-19 NEWS: Continual Updates:

June 15 to 21 || June 7 to 14 || June 1 to 7 || May 25 to 31 || May 18 to 24 || May 11 to 17 || May 3 to 10 || April 27 to May 3 || April 20 to 26 || April 13 to 19 || April 5 to 12 || March 30 to April 5
SUNDAY: Governor’s COVID-19 Briefing
Sunday, June 28 — Gov. Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 10 a.m.:

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases, deaths, and tests in Connecticut. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include data that occurred over the last several days to a week. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. Overall Summary
Statewide Total
(includes confirmed and probable cases)
Change Since Yesterday

COVID-19 Cases
46,303
+97

COVID-19-Associated Deaths
4,316
+5

Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19
103
-3

COVID-19 PCR Tests Reported
436,644
+9,077

County-by-county breakdown:

County
COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 Deaths
COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Confirmed
Probable
Confirmed
Probable

Fairfield County
15,995
638
1,070
305
32

Hartford County
10,912
675
1,056
313
27

Litchfield County
1,419
63
116
20
1

Middlesex County
1,232
60
144
39
8

New Haven County
11,905
394
923
150
33

New London County
1,182
62
76
26
2

Tolland County
840
70
50
14
0

Windham County
598
7
13
1
0

Pending address validation
241
10
0
0
0

Total
44,324
1,979
3,448
868
103

For several additional graphs and tables containing more data, including a list of cases in every municipality, visit ct.gov/coronavirus and click the link that is labeled, “COVID-19 Data Tracker.”
SATURDAY: Governor’s COVID-19 Briefing
Saturday, June 27 — Gov. Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 10 a.m.:

Data updates on testing in Connecticut

Cameron on Transportation

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We’ll Still Need Metro-North, and We’ll Need It To Be Safe: Cameron on Transportation

By JIM CAMERON | June 25, 2020

As New York City businesses reopens it’s expected that one million people will get back to work, some of them from Connecticut. But how they get to those jobs is the big question. While I’ve written for weeks that I expect many Nutmeggers will opt first for their personal automobiles, the resulting traffic mess will soon have them reconsidering a return to Metro-North and the city’s subways. The big issue, of course, is keeping everyone safe by maintaining social distancing and requiring face masks for all riders. More Trains and Subways

Metro-North has already expanded rush hour service by 26% over their scaled-back “essential service” levels.

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India Cultural Center Diversity Panel Discussion 2020

How Parents Can Help Children Deal With Racism: Online Panel Discussion July 1

By DARIENITE.COM | June 25, 2020

Parents are invited to an online panel discussion about what you can say or do to help your children talk comfortably about race, how to answer their questions about what is happening and why, and how to teach them to become resilient in these redefining times will be presented Wednesday, July 1 by the India Cultural Center (ICC) of Greenwich. The panel discussion, starting at 7 p.m., features Rachel Jean-Baptiste, PhD, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at King School in Stamford; Dr. Madhu Mathur, a pediatrician; and Sunitha Prasannakumar, a licensed clinical social worker. You can register for this free event here. The discussion around diversity and inclusion has become increasingly important. As the country begins to transition back to life before COVID-19, the Black Lives Matter movement has more momentum than ever with growing discussions surrounding race and discrimination.

Art Exhibits

Call for Artist Submissions for ‘Photography and Sculpture’ Show at Rowayton Arts Center

By DARIENITE.COM | June 25, 2020

Online submissions are now being accepted in an open call to artists for the juried “Photography and Sculpture” show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) from Aug. 9 to Sept. 6, 2020. — an announcement from the Rowayton Arts Center

The show is open to all artists interested in exhibiting their photographs and/or sculptures. Submit pieces for consideration here, on the RAC website.

Darien Obituaries 2020

Greda DiSilvestro, 90, Former Tokeneke Teacher, Active in Methodist Church, Loved Photography, Quilting, Gardening

By DARIENITE.COM | June 24, 2020

Greda Ann (Fogelberg) DiSilvestro of Stratford, formerly of Darien, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Saturday, June 20. She was the wife of the late Louis DiSilvestro and the daughter of the late Svante and Mildred (Clark) Fogelberg. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Kurt and Henrik Fogelberg. Greda was born in Panama and raised in Liberty, Missouri. She was a graduate of the University of Connecticut, with a major in home economics.

Darien Obituaries 2020

Donald Iodice, 81, Owned Kings Highway Pharmacy, Insurance and Investments Advisor, Loved Golf and Bocce

By DARIENITE.COM | June 24, 2020

Donald R. Iodice, 81, passed away on June 18 at home in Vero Beach, Florida. Don was born in Bridgeport, to Palma and Donato Iodice. His legacy is one of a deep love of and commitment to family and friends, lifelong learning, many leadership roles throughout his life, and as a teacher and mentor to many. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. After being an owner of Kings Highway Pharmacy in Darien, he changed direction and received his J.D. from St John’s Law School.

Barry's Bootcamp

Weed Beach Darien Parks & Recreation Department

Two Exercise Classes Coming to Weed Beach: Free, But Donations Requested; Limited Enrollment

By DARIENITE.COM | June 24, 2020

JoyRide, SYJ Yoga, and Barry’s Bootcamp, working with the Corbin District and Darien’s Parks and Recreation Department, will be bringing you summer workouts to benefit Domus of Stamford. The classes will be held in Darien’s beautiful Weed Beach Park, on a field overlooking the beach and Long Island Sound. — an announcement from the Corbin District

Join Donna Jackson of SYJ and Rhodie Lorenz of JoyRide for a team-taught 50-minute yoga and Pilates class. Balance your mind and body through lengthening and strengthening your muscles as we focus on breath and intention. Please bring a mat and water and join us for a fun morning of movement and group energy!