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Under Contract · For Sale
$8,195,000

30 Shipway Road, Darien, Connecticut 06820

5 beds 8 baths 6,998 sq ft Single Family For Sale Built 1977
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About this home

Your homestead starts here-welcome to 30 Shipway Road, a private waterfront retreat set on 1.49 incredible acres in sought-after Noroton Bay. Designed by renowned architect Chad Nehring, with coastal interiors by Pear Tree Point Design, this 5 bedroom home blends timeless style with modern comfort. Nearly every room takes in sweeping, unobstructed views of the harbor and Long Island Sound, creating a peaceful, picture-perfect setting all year long. The main living spaces flow easily outdoors to a deep water dock, beautiful pool and spa, lush grounds, and gas fire pit - perfect for relaxing or entertaining by the water. The primary suite is a true escape, with vaulted ceilings and its own private balcony overlooking the water-ideal for morning coffee. There's also a two-car attached garage, plus a detached three-car garage with a well-appointed apartment above, great for guests or extended family. A rare opportunity in one of Darien's most desirable waterfront neighborhoods, this home truly captures the best of coastal living.

Status
Under Contract
Type
Single Family For Sale
Price
$8,195,000
Beds
5
Baths
8
Interior
6,998 sq ft
Lot
1.49 ac
Year Built
1977
MLS #
24167751
ZIP
06820
Days on Market
11
Heat
Oil · Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer Connected
Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage (5-car)
Laundry
Upper Level
Flood Zone
Yes

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

HOA & Fees

HOA fee
$1,500 / Annually
Fee includes
Lake/Beach Access, Security Service, Road Maintenance

Schools

Elementary
Hindley
Middle / Jr High
Middlesex
High School
Darien

Taxes

Property tax
$62,925 (July 2025-June 2026)
Assessed value
$4,064,900

Interior

Appliances
Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Basement
Crawl Space
Attic
Storage Space, Partially Finished, Walk-up
Fireplaces
2
Total rooms
14

Building & Exterior

Style
Colonial
Roof
Wood Shingle
Siding
Shingle
Exterior features
Porch, Deck, Hot Tub, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Foundation
Concrete
Pool
Heated, Spa, In Ground Pool
New construction
No/Resale

Lot & Land

Zoning
R-1
Lot
Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Waterfront
Harbor, Walk to Water, Beach, Dock or Mooring, Beach Rights, Association Required, Water Community, View
Direct waterfront
Yes

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 built1977
Living area5,454 sq ft
Total rooms8
Lot size1.49 acres
Stories2
HeatSPLIT LEVEL
ExteriorFRAME
Assessed value$4,064,900
Town appraisal$5,807,000
Last recorded sale2007 — $4,100,000

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 Houlihan Lawrence — Janine Tienken · (203) 655-8238

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