$3,600,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2020

150 Goodwives River Rd Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,975 Sq Ft
1.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$516 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Water Access
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2023

This stunning Goodwives River Road residence has been completely transformed by renowned architect Bob Cardello. Blending seamlessly into its natural surroundings, this iconic home is being offered for the first time since its redesign in 2007. Beautifully sited overlooking Gorham's Pond, the Rings End Bridge and the Ziegler Estate, this custom homes features 5 bedrooms, 5 full and one half baths with incredible indoor & outdoor entertaining spaces. Set on just over an acre of professionally designed landscape, this home provides the rare combination of water views, privacy and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Bonner

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0766084 Listed on: 05/24/2020

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Munro

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0771274

Brown Harris Stevens

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Cedar Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 6,975 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Public Water Access
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Additional Homes

  • Separate Entry Quarters

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Underground Utilities
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,717

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 6975
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 5554
  • Total Sq Ft: 6975
  • Year Built: 1965
  • In Law Access: Separate Entry
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/20/2020
  • Directions: Property is across the street from the Rings End Bridge.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Crawl Space
  • Basement Description: Partial With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Walk-out, Liveable Space, Storage
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Second Floor Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 150

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Deck, Lighting, Patio, Porch-Screened, Porch-Wrap Around, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Cedar, Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Water Community, View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Asphalt

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.1000
  • Lot Description: Water View, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 35717
  • Total Assessed Value: 2187220
  • Mil Rate Base: 16.330
  • Mil Rate Total: 16.330
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 108662

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
Dec 6, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Aggarwal Atul S and Aggarwal Cortney
Bought by
Prins John H
Seller's Agent
NON MLS
NON MLS
Buyer's Agent
NON MLS
NON MLS
List Price
$4,225,000
Sold Price
$4,225,000
Current Estimated Value
$5,245,095

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,020,095
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.42%
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2022
Closed on
Jan 2, 2023
Sold by
Burke David and Burke Catherine L
Bought by
Aggarwal Atul S and Aggarwal Cortney
Seller's Agent
Casey Lange
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Sheehy
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$4,499,000
Sold Price
$4,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$399,000
-8.87%
Views
104

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.36%
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2020
Closed on
Nov 10, 2020
Sold by
Boyle Howarth P and Boyle Lisa M
Bought by
Burke David and Levinson-Burke Catherine
Seller's Agent
Karen Bonner
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Becky Munro
Brown Harris Stevens
List Price
$3,799,000
Sold Price
$3,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-5.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$2,700,000
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1999
Sold by
Lang Jean S
Bought by
Boyle Howarth P and Boyle Lisa M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $4,225,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $4,225,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $4,100,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $4,100,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,600,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,600,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,500,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $2,500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $328,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $2,950,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $2,700,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $2,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2023 12/06/23 Sold $4,225,000 0.0% $761 / Sq Ft
12/06/2023 12/06/23 For Sale $4,225,000 +3.0% $761 / Sq Ft
01/09/2023 01/09/23 Sold $4,100,000 +2.6% $588 / Sq Ft
11/04/2022 11/04/22 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Price Changed $3,995,000 -6.0% $573 / Sq Ft
10/05/2022 10/05/22 Price Changed $4,250,000 -5.5% $609 / Sq Ft
09/24/2022 09/24/22 For Sale $4,499,000 +25.0% $645 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Sold $3,600,000 -5.2% $516 / Sq Ft
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 For Sale $3,799,000 +5.5% $545 / Sq Ft
08/30/2020 08/30/20 Off Market $3,600,000 -- --
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Price Changed $3,799,000 -7.3% $545 / Sq Ft
05/24/2020 05/24/20 For Sale $4,100,000 -- $588 / 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 $43,798 $2,829,330 $693,840 $2,135,490
2024 $41,563 $2,829,330 $693,840 $2,135,490
2023 $39,476 $2,241,680 $578,200 $1,663,480
2022 $38,624 $2,241,680 $578,200 $1,663,480
2021 $1,040 $2,187,220 $578,200 $1,609,020
2020 $35,783 $2,187,220 $578,200 $1,609,020
2019 $1,003 $2,187,220 $578,200 $1,609,020
2018 $36,632 $2,278,080 $669,060 $1,609,020
2017 $36,814 $2,278,080 $669,060 $1,609,020
2016 $35,925 $2,278,080 $669,060 $1,609,020
2015 $34,969 $2,278,080 $669,060 $1,609,020
2014 $34,194 $2,278,080 $669,060 $1,609,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170295601

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000062-000000-000088