43 Contentment Island Rd Darien, CT 06820
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
6,554
Sq Ft
1.22
Acres
Highlights
- Water Views
- Health Club
- Home fronts a sound
- Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
- Public Water Access
- Heated In Ground Pool
About This Home
As of December 2023Custom Nantucket-style colonial located on Tokeneke's Contentment Island. This spacious 6500sf home designed by renowned local architect, Sean O'Kane features a two-story dramatic foyer, wide open floor plan, high ceilings throughout, four fireplaces, library with wide plank floor, oversized playroom with coffered ceiling, eat-in country kitchen and superb millwork. A stunning semi-circular wall of French doors opens to a flagstone terrace, pool and perennial gardens leading to waterfront. Long Island Sound frontage with private mooring possible. Special and unique home with excellent flow for entertaining inside and out.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0509650 Listed on: 01/09/2014
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $44,093
Year Built
- Built in 1962
Lot Details
- 1.22 Acre Lot
- Home fronts a sound
- Cul-De-Sac
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Block Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 4 Fireplaces
- Thermal Windows
- French Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Water Views
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Gunite Pool
Outdoor Features
- Public Water Access
- Walking Distance to Water
- Terrace
- Exterior Lighting
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Flood Zone Lot
- Property is near public transit
Schools
- Tokeneke Elementary School
- Middlesex School
- Darien High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Community Details
Recreation
- Health Club
- Community Playground
- Park
Additional Features
- Property has a Home Owners Association
- Public Transportation
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 28, 2023
Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Platt William S and Platt Courtney M
Bought by
Susko Shannon T and Susko Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Deborah Hidy
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Nemec
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$5,250,000
Sold Price
$5,250,000
Views
136
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$928,910
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.12%
Original Mortgage
$3,675,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2014
Closed on
Aug 24, 2015
Sold by
Russo Robert D
Bought by
Platt William S and Platt Courtney M
Seller's Agent
Janet Olmsted
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$5,300,000
Sold Price
$3,742,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,558,000
-29.4%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.15%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $5,250,000 | None Available | |
| Executors Deed | $3,750,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $3,646,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Closed | $3,675,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Closed | $3,675,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $1,500,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $1,500,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2023 12/15/23 | Sold | $5,250,000 | 0.0% | $813 / Sq Ft |
| 11/08/2023 11/08/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/28/2023 09/28/23 | For Sale | $5,250,000 | +40.3% | $813 / Sq Ft |
| 08/21/2015 08/21/15 | Sold | $3,742,000 | -29.4% | $571 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2015 07/22/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2014 01/09/14 | For Sale | $5,300,000 | 0.0% | $809 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2013 10/16/13 | Rented | $15,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/16/2013 09/16/13 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2013 06/13/13 | For Rent | $15,000 | +7.1% | -- |
| 06/11/2012 06/11/12 | Rented | $14,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/12/2012 05/12/12 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/03/2012 05/03/12 | For Rent | $14,000 | -- | -- |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $54,026 | $3,490,060 | $2,035,250 | $1,454,810 |
| 2024 | $51,269 | $3,490,060 | $2,035,250 | $1,454,810 |
| 2023 | $52,307 | $2,970,310 | $1,630,020 | $1,340,290 |
| 2022 | $51,178 | $2,970,310 | $1,630,020 | $1,340,290 |
| 2021 | $49,383 | $2,932,510 | $1,630,020 | $1,302,490 |
| 2020 | $47,976 | $2,932,510 | $1,630,020 | $1,302,490 |
| 2019 | $406 | $2,932,510 | $1,630,020 | $1,302,490 |
| 2018 | $44,639 | $2,776,060 | $1,681,960 | $1,094,100 |
| 2017 | $44,861 | $2,776,060 | $1,681,960 | $1,094,100 |
| 2016 | $44,093 | $2,796,010 | $1,681,960 | $1,114,050 |
| 2015 | $58,308 | $3,798,550 | $2,368,240 | $1,430,310 |
| 2014 | $57,016 | $3,798,550 | $2,368,240 | $1,430,310 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Deborah Hidy
Seller's Agent in 2023
Deborah Hidy
Houlihan Lawrence
(203) 505-8200
24 in this area
30 Total Sales
-
Kristin Nemec
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Kristin Nemec
William Pitt
(203) 829-8998
25 in this area
37 Total Sales
-
Janet Olmsted
J
Seller's Agent in 2015
Janet Olmsted
Brown Harris Stevens
(203) 655-1418
6 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Chris Merritt
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
Chris Merritt
Brown Harris Stevens
(203) 655-1418
5 in this area
5 Total Sales
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Non Member
Non-Member
-
K
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Kristine Johnson
Halstead Real Estate
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 99050779
APN: DARI-000068-000000-000016
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