$13,982,146
$2.1M since sold in July 2015$363K since August
This home's estimate is 326% higher than the average sale price ($3.28M) of 6 comparable homes.
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SOLD
$13,982,146
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $77,879/mo
4
bd•
7 ba
•
11,627
sq ft
53 Contentment Island Rd, Darien, CT 06820
About this home
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.
Single-familyProperty Type
2020Year Built
2.99 acresLot Size
$1,203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
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Market trends in 06820, CT
Last updated August 2026
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Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
110.4%
1.4% MoM
Median sale price
$3.0M
$18K MoM
Avg. days on market
13d
1 days MoM
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105
27 MoM
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