NOT LISTED FOR SALE

11 Contentment Island Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated Value: $3,960,000 - $4,994,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,521 Sq Ft
$992/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 21, 2019

Last sale price $2,591,000 $573 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,957/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of November 2019

SUNRISE SUNSET SPLENDOUR Enchanting Contentment Island with magical water views to both Scott's Cove & Butler's Island Marsh. In prestigious private Tokeneke Assoc, this is a home for All Seasons with beautiful vistas throughout the year. Welcome To ''Blue Haven'' designed by Ed Wallace in 1926, then expanded 1981 by the current owner. There are inviting rooms-to enjoy, to entertain and to relax! Friends & family can gather in the wonderful family rm or awake to the sounds of water birds, while enjoying morning coffee on the large terrace. How about sharing an afternoon beverage on your patio with views directly across Birch Park! And then there is winter, made particularly special in your cathedral library when reading next to the warmth of a January fire. Hurry to a very special house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rita Kirby

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0766547 Listed on: 09/10/2019

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Rita Kirby

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0766547 Listed on: 09/10/2019

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,598

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 4,521 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Dining Rm chandelier and Living Rm sconces

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,598

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Contentment Island
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4521
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4521
  • Total Sq Ft: 4521
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Exclusions: Dining Rm chandelier and Living Rm sconces
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Searles Rd to bridge- right to Contentment Island, house on left
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Partial, Fully Finished, Walk-out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.1800
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2019-June 2020
  • Property Tax: 36598
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.470
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 109165

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2019
Closed on
Nov 11, 2019
Sold by
Glanville Family Partners
Bought by
Spitz David and Walker Sarah
Seller's Agent
Rita Kirby
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Rita Kirby
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$2,600,000
Sold Price
$2,591,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-0.35%
Current Estimated Value
$4,504,060

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,913,060
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%
Original Mortgage
$2,125,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,865,707
Interest Rate
3.5%
Estimated Equity
$2,620,173

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1992
Sold by
Glanville Nancy
Bought by
Glanville Family Ptnr
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Spitz David $2,591,000 --
Glanville Family Ptnr $1,262,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spitz David $2,125,000
Previous Owner Glanville Family Ptnr $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/21/2019 11/21/19 Sold $2,591,000 -0.3% $573 / Sq Ft
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2019 09/10/19 For Sale $2,600,000 -- $575 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $39,181 $2,531,060 $1,996,330 $534,730
2024 $37,181 $2,531,060 $1,996,330 $534,730
2023 $39,131 $2,222,080 $1,478,750 $743,330
2022 $38,286 $2,222,080 $1,478,750 $743,330
2021 $37,420 $2,222,080 $1,478,750 $743,330
2020 $36,353 $2,222,080 $1,478,750 $743,330
2019 $36,598 $2,222,080 $1,478,750 $743,330
2018 $34,356 $2,136,540 $1,478,750 $657,790
2017 $34,526 $2,136,540 $1,478,750 $657,790
2016 $33,693 $2,136,540 $1,478,750 $657,790
2015 $32,796 $2,136,540 $1,478,750 $657,790
2014 $32,069 $2,136,540 $1,478,750 $657,790
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rita Kirby

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Rita Kirby

    William Pitt

    (203) 984-7665

    70 Total Sales

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170234154

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000067-000000-000054

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820

11 Contentment Island Rd, Darien, CT

Not Listed for Sale

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