53 Contentment Island Road

Closed 7/20/15
Closed 7/20/15
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$11,850,000
3 beds2,889 sqft$4,102/sqft
53 Contentment Island Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Single FamilyProperty Type
11 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$4,102/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$4,097HOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Truly an inspirational and magical setting that offers unparalleled panoramic sky and water views of Long Island Sound. Rich with history, formerly owned by the Charles Lindbergh family and the backdrop for famous painter John Frederick Kensett. Available for the first time in 40 yrs, this is a rare opportunity to own 3 acres at the tip of Contentment Island in Tokeneke Assoc. with private beach, over 1000 ft of direct waterfront, 8 acres of the Fish Islands, dock and 34 acres of oyster beds. Imagine...Truly an inspirational and magical setting that offers unparalleled panoramic sky and water views of Long Island Sound. Rich with history, formerly owned by the Charles Lindbergh family and the backdrop for famous painter John Frederick Kensett. Available for the first time in 40 yrs, this is a rare opportunity to own 3 acres at the tip of Contentment Island in Tokeneke Assoc. with private beach, over 1000 ft of direct waterfront, 8 acres of the Fish Islands, dock and 34 acres of oyster beds. Imagine building your dream home in a dream come true location where sunrise and sunsets are daily rites of passage. Redniss and Mead, P. E. completed septic testing for 8 BR engineered system w/design completed/approved subject to permitting.
  • Listed by: Mls User 703.610.5333 mls@geac.com • Comp Only Sale
Listing closed: 07/20/2015 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 99087482

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

113.6%

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Property Information for 53 Contentment Island Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Fairfield County
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Interior Access
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Tokeneke
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 11.00 AC / 479,160 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Tokeneke Road to Old Farm top Tokeneke Trail to Cross to Searles
  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • High School: Darien
  • Latitude: 41.05045
  • Longitude: -73.45915
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Fee Amount: 4097
  • Home Owner's Assocation: Yes
  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: $136,221
Virtual Tour
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Deck, Shed, Terrace
  • Waterfront Description: Beach, Frontage, L. I. Sound Frontage, View, Direct Waterfront
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Room Location: first
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 30.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 30.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Sliders
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD5C3832F1DE09FCE053D501100A83A2
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 26.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 26.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD5C3832F1DE09FCE053D501100A83A2
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Sliders,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 26.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Sliders,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 26.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 15
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 16
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 2889
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Fiberglass Shingle
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2889
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Water View
  • Parcel Number: 1975723
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2889.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2889.0
  • Zoning: R-1
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner
  • Total Unit Count: 0

Property History for 53 Contentment Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #553549069

$11,850,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #553549069

$11,850,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 53 Contentment Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,432,130Additions$8,156,960Total$16,589,090
Tax Record2025$256,799 ($21,400 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths7Total Finished SqFt11,627 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt11,627 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,029 SqFtStories2Lot Size130,201 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2020Year Renovated2020ZoningR-1CountyWESTERN CONNECTICUTAPNDARI M:68 B:17-21

Schools near 53 Contentment Island Road

This home is within Darien School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tokeneke Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Middlesex Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Darien High School
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820
$11,850,000
3
2,889
479,160
45 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820
–
5
4.5
6,226
76,666
50 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820
$3,500,000
5
6,555
67,518
43 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820
$5,250,000
4
6,454
54,014
39 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820
–
–
2
1,958
104,108
37 Contentment Island Road, Darien, CT 06820
$3,200,000
5
2,910
88,862

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