Turn-key mid-century modern house by renowned modernist architect Lester Tichy with pool set on 4.5 acres. Poised at the top of a slope and screened by buffer for privacy, the 4-bed, 4.1-bath residence spanning 3,992 sqft overlooks Wildwood Lake with its own storybook private island. Glass curtain walls in living/dining room with built-in wet bar and its original cone-shaped fireplace capture west-facing light opening to a 60-ft lakefront balcony. Eat-in chef's kitchen with updated appliances. Wood-paneled study with fireplace and full bath. Glass-walled primary suite with lake views. Two additional bedrooms, one full and one-half bath, and laundry room also on this level. Walk-out ground floor en-suite bedroom with covered patio. Artfully renovated in the past three years with upgraded systems and interior improvements, this home blends its unique historic appeal with today's contemporary luxury. The current owners purchased adjacent lot to create this oversized parcel.
The current owners purchased adjacent lot to create this oversized parcel.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
4.5 acresLot Size
$673Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie McElwreath• Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Michael Taraboulos• Christie's International Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #24064650
Redfin Estimate
$2,687,209
$213K since sold in June 2025$135K since October
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This home's estimate is 94.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.
Turn-key mid-century modern house by renowned modernist architect Lester Tichy with pool set on 4.5 acres. Poised at the top of a slope and screened by buffer for privacy, the 4-bed, 4.1-bath residence spanning 3,992 sqft overlooks Wildwood Lake with its own storybook private island. Glass curtain walls in living/dining room with built-in wet bar and its original cone-shaped fireplace capture west-facing light opening to a 60-ft lakefront balcony. Eat-in chef's kitchen with updated appliances. Wood-paneled study with fireplace and full bath. Glass-walled primary suite with lake views. Two additional bedrooms, one full and one-half bath, and laundry room also on this level. Walk-out ground floor en-suite bedroom with covered patio. Artfully renovated in the past three years with upgraded systems and interior improvements, this home blends its unique historic appeal with today's contemporary luxury. The current owners purchased adjacent lot to create this oversized parcel.
Smart MLS #24064650
Jun 13, 2025
Sold
$2,900,000
$726/sq ft
Apr 18, 2025
Pending
—
Mar 21, 2025
Listed
$2,995,000
$750/sq ft
Smart MLS #170436064
Dec 15, 2021
Sold
$1,100,000
$276/sq ft
Sep 22, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 10, 2021
Listed
$950,000
$238/sq ft
Sep 9, 2021
Coming Soon
$950,000
$238/sq ft
This is truly a rare opportunity with many possibilities. A mid-century modern home designed by Lester C. Tichy (1905 -1981) who was a prolific 20th-century American architect and industrial designer, this home is waiting to be restored to its original splendor, with stone walls, soaring ceilings and idyllic views. Or take advantage of the gorgeous 3.11 acre property and create your own shangri-la. The choice is yours, but either way you will end up with a magnificent oasis for you to enjoy with family and friends. House to be sold as is. Water is off in the house. See agent remarks.
Smart MLS #170312320
Dec 10, 2020
Sold
$900,000
$225/sq ft
Jul 6, 2020
Listed
$979,000
$245/sq ft
Smart MLS #170312984
Sep 21, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jul 6, 2020
Listed
$1,495,000
$374/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$15,910 (+1.4%)
$264,590 + $339,680
$604,270
2021
$15,693
$264,590 + $339,680
$604,270
2020
$15,679
$264,590 + $354,380
$618,970
2019
$15,679 (+3.6%)
$264,590 + $354,380
$618,970
2018
$15,134 (−3.1%)
$264,590 + $354,380
$618,970
2017
$15,622 (+3.1%)
$276,090 + $334,370
$610,460
2016
$15,152 (+6.5%)
$276,090 + $334,370
$610,460
2014
$14,230
$276,090 + $334,370
$610,460
Tax history for 86 Wildwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$15,910 (+1.4%)
$264,590 + $339,680
$604,270
2021
$15,693
$264,590 + $339,680
$604,270
2020
$15,679
$264,590 + $354,380
$618,970
2019
$15,679 (+3.6%)
$264,590 + $354,380
$618,970
2018
$15,134 (−3.1%)
$264,590 + $354,380
$618,970
2017
$15,622 (+3.1%)
$276,090 + $334,370
$610,460
2016
$15,152 (+6.5%)
$276,090 + $334,370
$610,460
2014
$14,230
$276,090 + $334,370
$610,460
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.11 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,992
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
314833
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2023.
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Single Family Districts, Very Low Density
The purpose of these districts is to set aside and protect areas which have been or may be developed predominantly for single family dwellings on large Lots in a rural setting. Certain other uses are also permitted as-of-right or by Special Permit subject to adequate conditions and safeguards. It is intended that all uses permitted in these districts be compatible with single family Development and consistent with local Street characteristics, the use and protection of private water and sewer facilities (where public facilities are unavailable) and the level of other public services. it is hereby found and declared, further, that these regulations are necessary to the protection of these areas and that their protection is essential to the maintenance of a balanced community of sound residential area of diverse types.