Complex: Villager Pond | Address: 6 Ward Lane, Darien, CT | Total Units: 32 | Year Built: 1987–1988 | Style: Townhouse condominium | Bedrooms: 1, 2, or 3 | Verified Price Range: $266,800–$1,285,000 | HOA Fee: $343–$552/month by unit type | Property Tax: $2,540–$9,226/year
The top of the verified sales range at Villager Pond is $1,285,000, recorded in November 2025 for a 3-bedroom, 3-bath unit at 1,830 square feet. The low end of the historical range is $266,800, but that was 2017. In the last two years, no unit here has traded below $737,000. For buyers evaluating Darien CT condos, Villager Pond is a small, 32-unit townhouse community built in 1987 and 1988 that has held value well and tracked meaningfully upward since 2021. Seventeen recorded MLS sales cover the full history, which gives buyers a real pricing foundation to work from. Median sale price across the full dataset is $705,000, but recent transactions suggest the current market is trading substantially above that figure.
Villager Pond has 32 units total. Turnover is infrequent. The MLS history shows 17 recorded sales across roughly a decade, which works out to fewer than two sales per year on average. In the most active recent stretch, three units sold between April 2025 and March 2026. When a unit does come available, it tends to move. Buyers who are serious about this complex should not wait for Villager Pond to appear in a broad search. Active availability changes quickly. Contact The Engel Team directly to monitor for both listed and off-market opportunities at Villager Pond.
Seventeen verified MLS sales are on record for Villager Pond. Closed prices ranged from $266,800 to $1,285,000. Median sale price across the full history is $705,000. Median price per square foot was approximately $489. Unit sizes ranged from 900 to 1,830 square feet. Here are the most recent transactions:
| Unit | Date | Price | Bed/Bath | SqFt | HOA/mo | Tax/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 03/17/2026 | $737,000 | 1/2 | 900 | $343 | $5,064 |
| 16 | 11/12/2025 | $1,285,000 | 3/3 | 1,830 | $552 | $9,226 |
| 07/30/2025 | $1,200,011 | 2/3 | 1,656 | $498 | $8,160 | |
| 17 | 04/27/2023 | $882,000 | 2/3 | 1,766 | $498 | $7,129 |
| 21 | 08/04/2021 | $775,000 | 2/3 | 1,766 | $498 | $6,757 |
The three sales from 2025 and 2026 are the most relevant pricing signal for anyone buying or selling today. A 900-square-foot, 1-bed/2-bath unit closed at $737,000 in March 2026, which is $819 per square foot. A 1,830-square-foot, 3-bed/3-bath unit closed at $1,285,000 in November 2025, roughly $702 per square foot. The 2-bed/3-bath unit that closed at $1,200,011 in July 2025 was 1,656 square feet, at approximately $725 per square foot. These three data points represent a meaningfully different pricing environment than the $705,000 historical median suggests.
Villager Pond is a 32-unit townhouse condominium community at 6 Ward Lane in Darien, CT. Construction was completed between 1987 and 1988, making it a late-1980s build with over three decades of occupancy history. The complex includes a pool and clubhouse. With only 32 units, Villager Pond is a small association by any measure, and that size affects everything from HOA governance to how rarely units become available. Small associations in Darien tend to have tighter owner networks and less institutional distance between residents and association decisions, which can be an advantage or a complication depending on the buyer. The setting and name suggest a pond-adjacent or landscaped setting, though buyers should confirm the specific siting of their unit relative to common areas and water features directly with the listing agent or association.
Villager Pond offers three unit configurations based on verified MLS data. One-bedroom units run 900 square feet and appear with either one or two baths. Two-bedroom units have ranged from 1,306 to 1,766 square feet depending on the specific unit, and consistently carry three baths in recent sales. Three-bedroom units have ranged from 1,450 to 1,830 square feet, also with three baths. All units are townhouse-style, meaning a vertical layout across multiple floors rather than a flat or corridor-access structure. That layout typically means private entry at grade level, living space on the main floor, and bedrooms above, though buyers should confirm the specific floor plan of any unit under consideration. HOA fees vary by unit type: $343 per month for 1-bedroom units, $498 per month for 2-bedroom units, and $552 per month for 3-bedroom units, based on the fee data attached to recent recorded sales. Outdoor space and parking details should be confirmed with the association, as these specifics are not uniformly documented in MLS records for this complex.
HOA fees at Villager Pond run $343 to $552 per month depending on unit size, and those figures are consistent across multiple recent sales. What those fees cover, specifically common area maintenance, pool operation, clubhouse, insurance on the structure, and any reserve contributions, should be confirmed in the association’s current budget and reserve study. With a 32-unit association built in 1987 and 1988, the age of building systems is a real due diligence consideration. Buyers should request the most recent reserve study and ask directly whether the association has funded reserves adequately for roofing, siding, mechanicals, and parking surface replacement. A small association has less financial cushion than a 200-unit complex. A single large repair or deferred maintenance item can trigger a special assessment across fewer owners, meaning the per-unit exposure is higher.
Property taxes across recent sales have ranged from $4,023 to $9,226 per year. The spread is significant and tracks with unit size and assessed value, so buyers should confirm the current tax figure for the specific unit they are purchasing rather than relying on a complex-wide average. Renovation variation between units is worth examining closely. This complex has traded across a price range of nearly $1 million, and buyer updates, kitchen and bath renovations especially, account for a meaningful portion of that spread. A unit at the low end of the range may require significant investment to reach current market condition. Rental rules, pet policies, and owner-occupancy ratios should be requested from the association directly. None of those policies are uniformly documented in MLS history for Villager Pond, and they are not standardized at this price point. Get the resale package before committing.
For buyers, the pricing gap between Villager Pond’s 900-square-foot 1-bedroom units and its 1,830-square-foot 3-bedroom units is large enough that they function as different product categories within the same association. Knowing which tier you are buying into, and pricing that tier correctly against recent comps, requires pulling the right subset of sales data. The three 2025–2026 sales are the primary pricing reference for anyone transacting today. For sellers, a 32-unit complex with fewer than two average sales per year means there is rarely a direct recent comp in the same unit type. Pricing strategy here is more bespoke than it would be at a larger complex. The Engel Team works with buyers and sellers across Darien homes for sale at all price points and can provide a specific valuation for your unit, monitor off-market availability, and structure an offer or listing that reflects what the Villager Pond sales record actually supports. Reach out directly for a no-obligation conversation.
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