This extraordinary house is the creation of two thoughtful & inspired owners who have been designing & building this masterpiece for over seven years. Spectacular water views from almost every room in the house, with magnificent outdoor spaces to take in the Gatsbylike grounds with lush lawns & gardens extending to Long Island Sound. With five potential bedrooms in the main house . .. & another first floor suite as well as bunk room in the ''cottage'', the house can easily accommodate a large crowd, but it has manageable scale. Understated elegance throughout is evident in the finishes & hardware. No detail has been spared. There is a two stop elevator, a gym that is soundproofed up a separate staircase from the main living area, a whole house generator & a pool w/ gazebo(see ''more The seawall has recently been rebuilt and initial plans for a dock have been approved. While there is a beach below the seawall, the property enjoys being part of the Lucas Point Association complete with a beautiful private beach and docking facilities. . Seconds from Tods Point and minutes to the Village, this offers the best of life in Old Greenwich. Welcome to a dream come true!
Single-familyProperty Type
2025Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$3,233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Heather Platt• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Leslie McElwreath• Sotheby's International Realty
Amazing waterfront property available for the first time in 38 years, with an FAR of +/- 6350ft, water frontage of +/- 156ft, and direct water access. Lucas Point Association includes its own private beach and association dock.The mature gardens which have featured in multiple magazines, Seaside Garden of the Year in '99, and featured on the NY Botanical Garden Tour. The future buyer may wish to expand and renovate the current Shore Colonial, or build their own custom waterfront dream.
GMLS #99954
May 18, 2017
Listed
$4,750,000
$649/sq ft
Smart MLS #99185939
May 15, 2017
Listed
$4,750,000
$649/sq ft
GMLS #99777
May 8, 2017
Listed
$4,999,000
$683/sq ft
Smart MLS #99140660
Apr 8, 2017
Listing Removed
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Apr 7, 2016
Listed
$5,495,000
$750/sq ft
GMLS #96243
Apr 8, 2016
Listed
$5,495,000
$750/sq ft
Smart MLS #99095316
Apr 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 10, 2015
Listed
$6,800,000
$929/sq ft
GMLS #92543
Mar 9, 2015
Listed
$6,800,000
$929/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$60,217 (+13.1%)
$4,081,630 + $1,093,470
$5,175,100
2022
$53,261 (+6.6%)
$4,081,630 + $537,740
$4,619,370
2021
$49,958 (+0.2%)
$3,488,590 + $660,730
$4,149,320
2020
$49,875 (−0.3%)
$3,488,590 + $660,730
$4,149,320
2019
$50,010 (+2.3%)
$3,488,590 + $630,840
$4,119,430
2018
$48,898 (−1.2%)
$3,488,590 + $630,840
$4,119,430
2017
$49,511 (+1.6%)
$3,488,590 + $630,840
$4,119,430
2016
$48,729 (+12.1%)
$3,488,590 + $630,840
$4,119,430
2014
$43,488
$3,468,150 + $272,790
$3,740,940
Tax history for 198 Shore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$60,217 (+13.1%)
$4,081,630 + $1,093,470
$5,175,100
2022
$53,261 (+6.6%)
$4,081,630 + $537,740
$4,619,370
2021
$49,958 (+0.2%)
$3,488,590 + $660,730
$4,149,320
2020
$49,875 (−0.3%)
$3,488,590 + $660,730
$4,149,320
2019
$50,010 (+2.3%)
$3,488,590 + $630,840
$4,119,430
2018
$48,898 (−1.2%)
$3,488,590 + $630,840
$4,119,430
2017
$49,511 (+1.6%)
$3,488,590 + $630,840
$4,119,430
2016
$48,729 (+12.1%)
$3,488,590 + $630,840
$4,119,430
2014
$43,488
$3,468,150 + $272,790
$3,740,940
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
10,219
Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
1853392
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking and Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central A/C
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Sep Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Back Stairs, Elevator, Built-in Features
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 2
Basement: Crawl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
Private Pool
Property Information
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2025
Roof: Slate
Construction Materials: Clapboard
Other Structures: Gazebo
Security Features: Security System
Other Equipment: Generator
Building Area Total: 7323.0
Building Area Source: Architect
Lot Information
Lot Features: Courtyard, Parklike
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: LI Sound, Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 0.65
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 28314.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.65
Zoning: R-20
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $108,331.57
Tax Assessed Value: $8,765,400
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Name: Lucas Point
Association Fee (Per Year): $1,550
School Information
Elementary School: Old Greenwich
Middle Or Junior School: Eastern
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 10,219
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 1853392
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2023
Other
Information For Agents
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
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Schools
Old Greenwich School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Eastern Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Greenwich High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
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10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$22.49M – $27.23M
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