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  • $4,006,700

    65 Goodwives River Rd, Darien, CT 06820

    4beds
    4,406sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1950
    1.41 Acres Lot
    $4,006,700 Zestimate®
    $909/sqft
    $18,823 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,006,700

    $3.49M - $4.65M

    $18,823/mo

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    What's special

    Unspoiled nature awaits with scenic views of water and wildlife. This stunning home is nestled high on a hill overlooking Goodwives River and Gorham's Pond.  Completely rebuilt and renovated in 2012 using only the finest materials/finishes and exquisite craftsmanship (see attachment for details). The heart of this magnificent home is the eat-in chef's kitchen which opens to the soaring cathedral ceiling great room complete with antique limestone fireplace.  All bedrooms are en suite with walk-in closets. The professionally landscaped grounds with multiple flagstone terraces and stone walls create an idyllic retreat. The upper unfinished level provides ample space for easy room expansion. Located in the Tokeneke Elementary School district. This is your once in a lifetime opportunity to own a very special property.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Main, Laundry Room, Main Level
    Features
    • Central Vacuum, Mud Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Auto Garage Door Opener
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: Thermopane Windows
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Attic: Storage, Walk-up
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,406 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 1306

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Shingle, Stone
    • Fencing: Stone
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: River Front, Beach Rights, Direct Waterfront
    • Frontage type: Frontage
    Lot
    • Size: 1.41 Acres
    • Features: Wooded, Sloped, Professionally Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: DARIM49B6
    • Zoning: R-1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: CAPE COD
    Condition
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public Water Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Location
    • Region: Darien

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 1995000

    Other

    Other facts
    • ViewYN: true
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Zoned
    • Roof: Wood
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Cooktop, Freezer, Wall Oven
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • GarageYN: true
    • AttachedGarageYN: true
    • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial, Crawl Space, Garage Access, Storage Space
    • AssociationYN: 0
    • HeatingYN: true
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Patio
    • CommunityFeatures: Tennis Court(s), Golf, Fitness Center, Park, Public Transportation, Library
    • FireplacesTotal: 2
    • RoomsTotal: 10
    • Zoning: R-1
    • WaterfrontYN: true
    • ConstructionMaterials: Frame, Stone, Shingle Siding, Cedar
    • FoundationDetails: Block, Concrete
    • LotFeatures: Wooded, Sloped, Professionally Landscaped
    • LaundryFeatures: Main, Laundry Room, Main Level
    • DoorFeatures: French Doors
    • InteriorFeatures: Central Vacuum, Mud Room, Laundry Room, Foyer, Auto Garage Door Opener
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • SecurityFeatures: Security System
    • View: Water
    • WaterfrontFeatures: River Front, Beach Rights, Direct Waterfront
    • ParkingFeatures: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
    • ArchitecturalStyle: CAPE COD
    • Attic: Storage, Walk-up
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 1306
    • Fencing: Stone
    • YearBuiltSource: Public Records
    • WindowFeatures: Thermopane Windows
    • WaterSource: Public Water Connected
    • FrontageType: Frontage
    • TotalActualRent: 1995000.00
    • ExteriorFeatures: Stone Wall
    • CoListAgentEmail: maggie.marchesi@compass.com
    • CoListAgentFullName: Maggie Marchesi
    • MlsStatus: Show
    • Exclusions: Great room Tiffany lamp. TV's

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/12/2020Listing removed$1,995,000$453/sqft
    Source: Compass Connecticut, LLC #170294732 Report a problem
    7/11/2020Listed for sale$1,995,000+6.8%$453/sqft
    Source: Compass Connecticut, LLC #170294732 Report a problem
    7/10/2020Sold$1,867,125-6.4%$424/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170294732 Report a problem
    6/15/2020Pending sale$1,995,000$453/sqft
    Source: Compass Connecticut, LLC #170294732 Report a problem
    5/15/2020Listed for sale$1,995,000-13.3%$453/sqft
    Source: Compass Connecticut, LLC #170294732 Report a problem
    5/13/2018Listing removed$2,300,000$522/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #32945 Report a problem
    3/30/2018Price change$2,300,000-3.6%$522/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #32945 Report a problem
    8/29/2017Price change$2,385,000+16.3%$541/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #32945 Report a problem
    6/8/2017Listed for sale$2,050,000-37.9%$465/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #32945 Report a problem
    6/8/2017Listing removed$9,950$2/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #32246 Report a problem
    5/3/2017Listed for rent$9,950-15%$2/sqft
    Source: Houlihan Lawrence #32246 Report a problem
    12/17/2013Listing removed$11,700$3/sqft
    Source: Kelly Associates #99044586 Report a problem
    10/8/2013Listed for rent$11,700$3/sqft
    Source: KELLY ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE #99044586 Report a problem
    4/27/2013Listing removed$3,300,000$749/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Darien Office #98536755 Report a problem
    8/15/2012Price change$3,300,000-5.7%$749/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Darien Office #98536755 Report a problem
    4/27/2012Listed for sale$3,500,000+101.7%$794/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Darien Office #98536755 Report a problem
    2/28/2005Sold$1,735,000$394/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$31,273 +5.4%$2,020,200
    2024$29,677 +3.6%$2,020,200 +24.2%
    2023$28,655 +2.2%$1,627,220
    2022$28,037 +8.3%$1,627,220 +5.8%
    2021$25,899 +2.9%$1,537,970
    2020$25,161 -0.7%$1,537,970
    2019$25,330 -9%$1,537,970 -11.1%
    2018$27,827 -15.9%$1,730,540 -15.5%
    2017$33,092 -9.2%$2,047,780 -11.4%
    2016$36,449 +2.7%$2,311,260
    2015$35,478 +2.3%$2,311,260
    2014$34,692 +16.7%$2,311,260 +2.4%
    2013$29,729 +13.2%$2,257,290 +9%
    2012$26,269 +29.2%$2,071,720 +24.3%
    2011$20,330 +3.9%$1,666,420
    2010$19,564 +3.3%$1,666,420
    2009$18,947 +54.7%$1,666,420 +98%
    2008$12,244 +4.9%$841,540
    2007$11,672 +3.5%$841,540
    2006$11,277 -28%$841,540 -30%
    2005$15,653 +55.7%$1,202,200 +42.9%
    2004$10,056 +3.7%$841,540 +13.4%
    2003$9,696 -7.3%$742,420 -0.5%
    2001$10,459 +7.3%$745,990 -30%
    2000$9,743 +51%$1,065,700 +192.6%
    1999$6,454 $364,210

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Tokeneke

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Tokeneke
    • Middle: Middlesex Middle School
    • High: Darien
    • District: Darien Public Schools

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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