Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$3,440,000
Asked $3,425,000 · Sold 2025-07-15

25 Five Mile River Road, Darien, Connecticut 06820

4 beds 4 baths 3,674 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1973

About this home

Don't miss this rare opportunity to live directly on the historic Five Mile River. This stunning, light-filled Colonial was completely rebuilt in 2004 and offers a seamless blend of luxury, comfort, and breathtaking views. Featuring four bedrooms, three and a half baths, 3,674 square feet of living space, .50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds including private waterfront with a dock providing direct access to the Long Island Sound, this home invites you to embrace a serene, coastal lifestyle just minutes from both downtown Darien and charming Rowayton Village. Step inside and be immediately drawn to the expansive open floor plan, where the Living Room and Family Room (both with fireplaces), Dining Room, remodeled Kitchen, and Breakfast Area flow effortlessly together - all bathed in natural light from walls of windows overlooking the river. The Great Room, with its soaring cathedral ceiling, dramatic two-story windows, and built-in wet bar, is an entertainer's dream. Outdoors, enjoy peaceful mornings and vibrant evenings on your private terrace and relax as the tide paints an ever-changing canvas of reflections and wildlife. From sunrises to sunsets, every moment feels like a retreat. This is more than a home - it's a lifestyle. Waterfront gems like this are rarely available - and when they are, they don't last long. Schedule your private showing today before it's gone!

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$3,440,000
Beds
4
Baths
4
Interior
3,674 sq ft
Lot
0.5 ac
Year Built
1973
MLS #
24097537
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
18
Heat
Oil, Propane · Hot Air, Hot Water
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage (2-car)
Laundry
Upper Level
Flood Zone
Yes

Flood risk: check the FEMA flood map for this address.

Schools

Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$25,940 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$1,675,730

Interior

Appliances
Gas Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Basement
Crawl Space, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Full With Hatchway
Attic
Storage Space, Floored, Pull-Down Stairs
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
11

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Shingle
Exterior features
Terrace, Deck, Garden Area, Hot Tub, Underground Sprinkler
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R12
Lot
Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Waterfront
River, Walk to Water, Dock or Mooring, Beach Rights, Access
Direct waterfront
Yes

Energy

Energy features
Generator, Thermopane Windows

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop0.99 mi away
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market1.46 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.21 mi away
Train
Rowayton Station0.5 mi away · 10 min walkMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave1.42 mi away
Elementary
Tokeneke
Middle
Middlesex
High school
Darien
~1.2 miStop & Shop — 0.99 miWhole Foods Market — 1.46 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.21 miRowayton — 0.5 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 1.42 mi
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Listing & sale history

Every time this exact home has come to market in the MLS data this site tracks. Where a sale closed, the recorded sale price is shown; "asking" marks a price the home was listed at rather than what it sold for.

2025-07-15Sold — $3,440,000 asked $3,425,000 (this listing)MLS 24097537

Public record

From the Darien assessor's public property record. These figures describe the property as the town has it on file and can differ from the listing — a finished basement or an addition may not be reflected in the assessor's living area.

Year built1973
Living area3,674 sq ft
Total rooms11
Lot size0.46 acres
Stories2
HeatCOLONIAL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$1,675,730
Town appraisal$2,393,900
Last recorded sale2018 — $1,960,000

Recorded sales

Deed transfers on file with the Darien land records, newest first. These are recordings rather than MLS sales, so they include transfers that were never listed. Nominal and $0 transfers (estate, trust and family conveyances) are excluded.

Listing courtesy of Compass Connecticut, LLC — Cristina Veeder · (203) 423-3100

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