Home / Recently Sold / Darien
Closed · For Sale
$3,875,000
Asked $3,987,000 · Sold 2025-04-17

3 Contentment Island Road, Darien, Connecticut 06820

5 beds 5 baths 4,924 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1970

About this home

Serenity. Bright and cheerful, this picturesque home with water views in the heart of Tokeneke will take your breath away. Designed with enjoyment in mind, the balconies from the second floor capture Long Island Sound, Scotts Cove and majestic views of your own private salt water pond with fountain on this 1.4 level acre property. Spend your evening unwinding in your screened in porch or step outside to the bluestone patio and watch the sun set. The eat-in kitchen with center island has a perfect view of the pond. The primary suite has a work from home office and 2 decks for enjoyment. With a full bar room, including 2 full size wine fridges and sink, you will have guests over with ease. An added surprise of the home is the generous second floor family room with vaulted ceilings offering panoramic views of Scotts Cove. Don't miss this opportunity to live in an iconic Darien setting.

Status
Closed
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$3,875,000
Beds
5
Baths
5
Interior
4,924 sq ft
Lot
1.4 ac
Year Built
1970
MLS #
24078256
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
15
Heat
Electric, Oil · Baseboard, Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Parking
Attached Garage (3-car)
Laundry
Main Level
Flood Zone
Yes

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

HOA & Fees

HOA fee
$1,978 / Annually
Fee includes
Security Service, Snow Removal, Road Maintenance

Schools

Elementary
Tokeneke
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$44,736 (July 2024-June 2025)
Assessed value
$3,045,350

Interior

Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Crawl Space
Attic
Unfinished, Storage Space, Walk-up
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
10

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Siding
Clapboard
Exterior features
Porch-Screened, Balcony, Porch, Deck, Lighting, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler
Foundation
Concrete
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R-1
Lot
Level Lot, Water View
Waterfront
Walk to Water

What's nearby

Grocery
Stop & Shop1.37 mi away
Also nearby
Whole Foods Market1.48 mi away
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy1.41 mi away
Train
Rowayton Station1.29 mi awayMetro-North Railroad
Bus stop
West Ave @ Leroy Ave1.61 mi away
Elementary
Tokeneke
High school
Darien
School zone
Check the district's school finder the MLS did not name one for this address
~1.1 miStop & Shop — 1.37 miWhole Foods Market — 1.48 miCVS Pharmacy — 1.41 miRowayton — 1.29 miWest Ave @ Leroy Ave — 1.61 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.

2025-04-17Sold — $3,875,000 asked $3,987,000 (this listing)MLS 24078256

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 built1970
Living area4,924 sq ft
Total rooms10
Lot size1.4 acres
Stories2
HeatSPLIT LEVEL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$3,045,350
Town appraisal$4,350,500
Last recorded sale1997 — $1,165,000
Listing courtesy of Compass Connecticut, LLC — Nancy Dauk · (203) 423-3100

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