Off market feb 2020 for $2.1M

$4,322,703

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,289/mo

•

4,060

sq ft

85 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 06820

About this home

Historic estate on Gorham's Pond. Take it back to where Darien began – the original estate of Captain George Gorham of Gorham's Pond. The classic property w/ immaculate gardens, stone walls, hidden patios and sweeping lawns, sits directly on the water with 180 degree views north up river or south to the famous Darien Bridge. The main house, with much of the original home from 1789 preserved w/ great care, has a renovated kitchen and modern additions like all glass sunroom, downstairs master w/ marble bathroom and walk in closets and HVAC bring the house into the 21st century. A 2nd building, the 350 SF conservatory, provides a place for reflection or playful sleepovers w/ half bath and drinks fridge. The 3rd building, a 400 SF guest cottage, has full bath, French doors and private patio.

Single-familyProperty Type

1789Year Built

1.43 acresLot Size

$1,065Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Becky Munro • Halstead Real Estate

Bought with Becky Munro • Halstead Real Estate

Source:Smart MLS #170184033

Redfin Estimate

$4,322,703

$2.2M since sold in February 2020$124K since October

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This home's estimate is 18.1% higher than the average sale price ($3.66M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$3,425,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths3,560 sq ft
53 Goodwives River Rd, Darien, CT 06820
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,700,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,553 sq ft
21 Nearwater Ln, Darien, CT 06820
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$3,800,000
C
4 beds4 baths4,662 sq ft
7 Raiders Ln, Darien, CT 06820
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$4,300,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,748 sq ft
15 Beach Dr, Darien, CT 06820
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$4,080,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,560 sq ft
7 Waverly Rd, Darien, CT 06820

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$2,586,495

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$6,945/mo

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Market trends in 06820, CT

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

106.9%

2.0% MoM

Median sale price

$2.9M

$131K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

21 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 3 HRS AGO
$6,795,000
5 beds7 baths7,980 sq ft
20 Saint Nicholas Rd, Darien, CT 06820
$6,985,000
7 beds10 baths9,058 sq ft
451 Mansfield Ave, Darien, CT 06820
$1,499,000
3 beds2 baths1,804 sq ft
28 Dubois St, Darien, CT 06820
COMING SOON
$2,299,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,700 sq ft
212 West Ave, Darien, CT 06820
$1,099,000
3 beds1 bath1,266 sq ft
22 Chestnut St, Darien, CT 06820
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Sale history for 85 Rings End Rd

Date

Event

Price

DBOR #38383

Jun 16, 2024

Rental Removed

$12,000

$3/sq ft

Nov 21, 2023

Price Changed

$12,000

$3/sq ft

Oct 21, 2023

Listed for Rent

$13,000

$3/sq ft

SMARTMLS #170605751

Jun 16, 2024

Rental Removed

$12,000

$3/sq ft

Nov 21, 2023

Price Changed

$12,000

$3/sq ft

Oct 21, 2023

Listed for Rent

$13,000

$3/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 5, 2020

Sold

$1,250,000

$308/sq ft

Smart MLS #170184033

Feb 4, 2020

Sold

$2,150,000

$530/sq ft

Dec 30, 2019

Contingent

—

Jun 7, 2019

Price Changed

$2,600,000

$640/sq ft

Apr 23, 2019

Listed

$3,100,000

$764/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,032 (+2.2%)

$1,301,090 + $233,940

$1,535,030

2022

$26,449 (+2.3%)

$1,301,090 + $233,940

$1,535,030

2021

$25,850 (+2.9%)

$1,301,090 + $233,940

$1,535,030

2020

$25,113 (−34.3%)

$1,301,090 + $233,940

$1,535,030

2019

$38,234 (−11.2%)

$1,569,610 + $751,800

$2,321,410

2018

$43,056 (−1.4%)

$1,913,940 + $763,700

$2,677,640

2017

$43,685 (+2.5%)

$1,939,560 + $763,700

$2,703,260

2016

$42,630 (+5.1%)

$1,939,560 + $763,700

$2,703,260

2014

$40,576

$1,939,560 + $763,700

$2,703,260

Tax history for 85 Rings End Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,032 (+2.2%)

$1,301,090 + $233,940

$1,535,030

2022

$26,449 (+2.3%)

$1,301,090 + $233,940

$1,535,030

2021

$25,850 (+2.9%)

$1,301,090 + $233,940

$1,535,030

2020

$25,113 (−34.3%)

$1,301,090 + $233,940

$1,535,030

2019

$38,234 (−11.2%)

$1,569,610 + $751,800

$2,321,410

2018

$43,056 (−1.4%)

$1,913,940 + $763,700

$2,677,640

2017

$43,685 (+2.5%)

$1,939,560 + $763,700

$2,703,260

2016

$42,630 (+5.1%)

$1,939,560 + $763,700

$2,703,260

2014

$40,576

$1,939,560 + $763,700

$2,703,260

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,060

Year built

1789

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Fairfield County

APN

108009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 2

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Security System
Fireplaces Total: 4
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4

Room Information
Room Count: 8
Basement Description: Full
Has Attic
Attic Description: Walk-up

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Guest House, Porch-Enclosed, Stone Wall

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: white

Property Information
Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 4060
Driveway Type: Asphalt

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $2,321,410

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank
Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
High School: Darien
Elementary School: Hindley

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Post Road to Rings End Road.
Direct Waterfront
County: Fairfield

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,060
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1789
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 108009

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 2

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hindley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Middlesex Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Darien High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 58-70% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

7/10 Wind Factor

78% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Darien, CT • 06820

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.11M – $4.97M

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Home values near 85 Rings End Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3852 Sq. Ft.	$5,758,140
58 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3354 Sq. Ft.	$3,123,979
100 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2488 Sq. Ft.	$3,102,822
102 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3128 Sq. Ft.	$3,210,479
31 Harbor Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5924 Sq. Ft.	$3,817,843
27 Harbor Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5904 Sq. Ft.	$5,924,873
146 Goodwives River Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3512 Sq. Ft.	$3,781,573

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1481 Sq. Ft.	$1,869,819
94 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$2,414,738
55 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5161 Sq. Ft.	$3,222,453
3 Long Neck Point Rd, Darien, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1941 Sq. Ft.	$2,830,071
14 Harbor Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6505 Sq. Ft.	$4,247,447
45 Swifts Ln, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4434 Sq. Ft.	$5,602,625
4 Salem Straits, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4674 Sq. Ft.	$5,706,161

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3285 Sq. Ft.	$2,894,951
75 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3179 Sq. Ft.	$2,586,095
79 Rings End Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4954 Sq. Ft.	$5,793,766
29 Harbor Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3876 Sq. Ft.	$3,072,872
20 Harbor Rd, Darien, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3954 Sq. Ft.	$3,982,372
29 Swifts Ln, Darien, CT 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6370 Sq. Ft.	$4,773,933
35 Swifts Ln, Darien, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3667 Sq. Ft.	$2,754,348

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