$11,500 total monthly price

88 5 Mile River Rd Darien, CT 06820

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,756 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A+
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Attic

About This Home

The Connecticut coastal lifestyle awaits you - an incredible opportunity to live in Darien on the Five Mile River Road across the street from the water! This charming New England colonial has been completely renovated featuring 4 bedrooms, and 3 full baths, situated on a private hilltop with views, and a large flat backyard. Located in a highly sought after neighborhood with top rated schools, this home features a gorgeous new kitchen with new appliances and flooring, new bathrooms, new central air, new windows, lighting and a new roof! The primary suite is dreamy and offers a fireplace, full bath, and an adjacent dressing room (or office), and water views. Plenty of natural light throughout the house. A formal dining room off of the living room, a breakfast room with wood beams off of the kitchen, and a sunroom/family room that opens onto a lovely stone terrace for outdoor dining. Updated back entrance mudroom area with storage. Two working fireplaces, a wood paneled library/music room/den complete with built in bookshelves and built in bar-perfect for entertaining! The house is ready to move in with immediate occupancy available. Pets upon approval. Convenient to both Darien and Rowayton train stations, with shopping and restaurants and all amenities close by.

Listing Agent

Jennifer Matthews

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Brokerage Phone: (203) 644-3519 License #RES.0821409 Listed on: 01/05/2026

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned R12

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,756 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Split Air Conditioning
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 109049

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed Info: $500 Pet Fee if approved
  • Lease Price Description: Per Month
  • Pets Allowed: Restrictions
  • Rental Duration: Yearly Unfurnished, Two Years
  • Smoking Allowed: No

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Residential Rental
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2756
  • Total Sq Ft: 2756
  • Year Built: 1929
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Tennis Courts
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Rental
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: Tokeneke Rd to Five Mile River Rd, right up driveway.
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Tenant Responsibility: Air Conditioning All Utilities Cable TV Credit Check Electricity Grounds Maintenance Heat Hot Water Internet Liability Insurance Snow Removal Trash Service Water
  • Office Attribution Contact: (203) 655-8234
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Partial, Concrete Floor
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement with new washer/dryer
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Deck, Lighting, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water Water Community View
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Split System
  • 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: Public Sewer Connected

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Rated

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Description: Water View
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R12
  • Parcel #: 109049

MLS Schools

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

Map

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/05/2026 01/05/26 For Rent $11,500 +2.2% --
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Rented $11,250 0.0% --
11/03/2025 11/03/25 Under Contract -- -- --
09/23/2025 09/23/25 For Rent $11,250 +7.1% --
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Rented $10,500 0.0% --
02/17/2024 02/17/24 Under Contract -- -- --
01/30/2024 01/30/24 Price Changed $10,500 -4.5% $4 / Sq Ft
01/05/2024 01/05/24 Price Changed $11,000 -8.3% $4 / Sq Ft
10/30/2023 10/30/23 For Rent $12,000 -- --
Source: SmartMLS

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24147196

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000066-000000-000042