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Last Sold Price
4 beds6,454 sqft
43 Contentment Island Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.24 acresLot Size
1962Year Built
$813/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,489/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled on Contentment Island in Tokeneke, this meticulously renovated Nantucket-style colonial sits on 1.24 acres of manicured grounds with seasonal water views and direct Long Island Sound water frontage with boat mooring. A grand 2-story foyer and stately staircase welcomes guests to a formal living room with French doors to the terrace and one of four fireplaces which leads to a sophisticated library with gorgeous wood detail. State of the art kitchen with over-sized marble island, Sub-Zero fridge,...Nestled on Contentment Island in Tokeneke, this meticulously renovated Nantucket-style colonial sits on 1.24 acres of manicured grounds with seasonal water views and direct Long Island Sound water frontage with boat mooring. A grand 2-story foyer and stately staircase welcomes guests to a formal living room with French doors to the terrace and one of four fireplaces which leads to a sophisticated library with gorgeous wood detail. State of the art kitchen with over-sized marble island, Sub-Zero fridge, two dishwashers and wet bar opens to dining room and family room. French doors line the light-filled dining room and open to the stone terrace with firepit, heated swimming pool and professionally landscaped gardens.
  • Listed by: Deb Hidy • HOULIHAN LAWRENCE DAR
Listing closed: 12/15/2023 12:00 AM • Source: DARIEN MLS, MLS#: 38354

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Listing Courtesy of HOULIHAN LAWRENCE DAR, Deb Hidy

Sold By WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY DAR, Kristin Nemec

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Property Information for 43 Contentment Island Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $52,307 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Town: Darien
  • Sub-Area: Tokeneke
  • Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Partial
  • Garage #: 2
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground - Heated
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Lot Size: 1.24 AC / 54,014 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Searles Road to #43 Contentment Island.
  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien
  • Mechanical Features: Generator, Security System, Sprinkler System
  • Mill Rate: $18
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Also for Rent: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Professionally Landscaped, Waterview, Waterfront
  • Parcel Number: 05031
  • Waterfront: Access, Sound, Walk To, View, Frontage
  • Zoning: R-1
Property and Assessments
  • Assessed Value: $2,970,310
  • Assessment - Building: $1,340,290
  • Assessment - Land: $1,630,020
  • SqFt Source: Town
  • Water: Public Connected
  • Year Renovated: 2021
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Garden
Interior Features
  • Living Room: Fireplace, Formal
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22 X 33
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15 X 25
  • Bedroom 3: Full Bath, Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 23 X 13
  • Bedroom 4: Full Bath, Upper
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 38 X 22
  • Family Room: Fireplace, First Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14 X 21
  • Baths: First Floor Half Baths: 2
  • Baths: Second Floor Full Baths: 4
  • Kitchen: Island, Remodeled, Pantry
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 23 X 22
  • Laundry Location: Upper
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Wine Cellar, Mudroom, Library
  • Additional Rooms: Mudroom Dimensions: 12 X 17
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bar, Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, French Doors, Foyer
  • Roof: Wood
  • Addl Exterior Feats: Terrace
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Attic: Pull Down, Storage
  • Basement Finish: Unfinished
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 9
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 10
  • Room Level: Upper

Property History for 43 Contentment Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1524169295

$5,250,000

+4.1% / yr

Aug 24, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1055802652

$3,750,000—
Aug 24, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555802652

$3,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1524169295

$5,250,000

+4.1% / yr

08/24/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1055802652

$3,750,000
08/24/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #555802652

$3,750,000

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Public Records for 43 Contentment Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,035,250Additions$1,454,810Total$3,490,060
Tax Record2025$54,026 ($4,502 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt6,454 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,454 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt100 SqFtStories2Lot Size54,014 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated2018ZoningR-1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:68 B:16

Schools near 43 Contentment Island Road

This home is within Darien School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tokeneke Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Middlesex Middle School
Public6 to 8

Darien High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of HOULIHAN LAWRENCE DAR, Deb Hidy

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