$9,895,000
$1M PRICE DROP

17 Contentment Island Rd Darien, CT 06820

Estimated payment $61,357/month

Total Views 12,530
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
7,174 Sq Ft
$1,379 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Detached Guest House
  • 2.45 Acre Lot
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

Introducing one of Tokeneke's most iconic waterfront estates-available for the first time in 50 years. This rare and storied compound is set on 2.4 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds with 180 feet of private shoreline along Long Island Sound. It offers an unrivaled blend of historic charm, timeless elegance, and breathtaking coastal beauty. A sweeping two-story paneled foyer leads to a gracious formal living and dining rooms with soaring ceilings, fireplaces, and uninterrupted views of the water. Sunlight pours into the sophisticated sunroom-an ideal setting for quiet mornings or refined entertaining. The expansive kitchen and breakfast area open seamlessly to a family room with a granite fireplace, while a discreet back stairway leads to a stunning double-height billiards room with vaulted, beamed ceilings. The second floor is anchored by a grand primary suite with an oversized waterfront balcony, offering a private vantage point for sunsets over the Sound. Two additional bedrooms complete this level, with three more on the top floor to accommodate family or guests in style. A separate three-car garage includes a fully finished upper level with a full bath-ideal for a guest suite, gym, or private office. This exceptional estate embodies the quiet prestige of a bygone era, offering privacy, beauty, and unparalleled access to the water-all in the heart of Darien's most coveted private enclave. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a true coastal masterpiece.

Listing Agent

Douglas Milne

Houlihan Lawrence Brokerage Phone: (203) 667-0344 License #REB.0469520 Listed on: 09/02/2025

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $109,003

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 2.45 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $378 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 7,174 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • Association fees include security service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 109167

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$109,003

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$378 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Contentment Island
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 7174
  • Total Sq Ft: 7174
  • Year Built: 1909
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Searles Rd to Contentment Island Road
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 655-8238
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Floored, Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Interior Access, Partial With Hatchway, Concrete Floor
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden Area, Guest House, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Stone
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Waterfront Description: L. I. Sound Frontage Walk to Water Beach Rights Association Required Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Security Service
  • HOA Fees: 4539
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.45
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Water View
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 109167

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 109003

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

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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 $109,003 $7,041,510 $4,722,830 $2,318,680
2024 $103,440 $7,041,510 $4,722,830 $2,318,680
2023 $107,281 $6,092,030 $3,909,150 $2,182,880
2022 $104,966 $6,092,030 $3,909,150 $2,182,880
2021 $102,590 $6,092,030 $3,909,150 $2,182,880
2020 $99,666 $6,092,030 $3,909,150 $2,182,880
2019 $100,336 $6,092,030 $3,909,150 $2,182,880
2018 $107,446 $6,681,990 $4,062,590 $2,619,400
2017 $107,981 $6,681,990 $4,062,590 $2,619,400
2016 $105,375 $6,681,990 $4,062,590 $2,619,400
2015 $102,569 $6,681,990 $4,062,590 $2,619,400
2014 $100,297 $6,681,990 $4,062,590 $2,619,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Price Changed $9,895,000 -9.2% $1,379 / Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $10,895,000 -- $1,519 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24115997

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000067-000000-000056