Darien Town property record for 8 Gardiner St, Darien, CT 06820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,067 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,305,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $19,482 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DARI M:45 B:139 |
| Primary APN | DARI M:45 B:139 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,067 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 795 sqft |
| Basement Area | 699 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 699 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8593 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 GARDINER ST |
| City | DARIEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06820-5109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R13 |
| Legal Block | 139 |
| Jurisdiction | DARIEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | DARIEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
8 Gardiner St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Darien Town records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 GARDINER ST, DARIEN, CT 06820-5109 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| May 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1758 / 826 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARIEN CT |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 GARDINER ST, DARIEN, CT 06820-5109 |
| Document Number | 001758-826 |
| Book / Page | 1758 / 826 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1993 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARIEN CT |
| Property Address | 8 GARDINER ST, DARIEN, CT 06820-5109 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1718-683 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1718/683 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.38% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2028 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Gardiner St was $19,482.
Source: Darien Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Darien Town |
| Unified School District | Darien School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,482.00 | $1,258,530 Land $598,290 Building $660,240 | $880,971 Land $418,803 Building $462,168 |
| 2024 | $19,482.00 (+13.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $17,130.00 (+2.21%) | $972,720 (-) Land $427,350 Building $545,370 | |
| 2022 | $16,760.00 | $972,720 Land $427,350 Building $545,370 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8 Gardiner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8 Gardiner St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 94% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 24 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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