$5,450,000

897 Lake Ave Greenwich, CT 06831

Back Country Greenwich Neighborhood

Estimated payment $31,591/month

Total Views 7,059
6 Beds
9 Baths
7,738 Sq Ft
$704 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Parkway School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 5 Fireplaces

About This Home

This exceptional contemporary home on a quiet cul-de-sac has been transformed with a complete meticulous custom renovation. The dramatic yet highly functional home is being offered fully furnished with Roche Bobois furniture in addition to Barovier & Toso Venetian light fixtures throughout the home. The beautiful parklike grounds encompass 4 acres including a tennis court, pool with spa and large yard area. The border to the north abuts the 300-acre Babcock Preserve with 7 miles of trails. The interior space extends to 7,700 sq.ft. on 3 levels with 6 ensuite bedrooms all with custom walk-in closets. The luxurious primary suite is highlighted by a limestone fireplace, an office loft, private balcony and glistening bathroom featuring Blue Macuba marble. Truly a peaceful and private oasis.

Listing Agent

Christopher Finlay

Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC License #RES.0761408 Listed on: 10/28/2025

Brown Harris Stevens CT, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,731

Year Built

  • Built in 1984 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned RA-4

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 7,738 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • Rear Stairs
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sunken Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Play Room
  • Workshop
  • Solarium
  • Home Gym
  • Kitchen Island
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-2939

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,731

Year Built

Built in 1984 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.0
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, All Kitchen Applncs, A/V Equip
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Effective Year Built: 2020
  • Entry Hall Comments:Foyer: Yes
  • Cooling System:Central AC: Yes
  • Included:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Features:Terrace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Parklike: Yes
  • Features:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Lot Description:Adjcnt Conservation: Yes
  • Features:Generator: Yes
  • Features:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Features:Back Stairs: Yes
  • Entry Hall Ceilings:Double Height: Yes
  • Entry Hall LevelFP 1st37: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Entrance Foyer, Back Stairs, Central Vacuum
  • Kitchen Comments:Island: Yes
  • Primary Bth Comments:Luxury Bath: Yes
  • Laundry Comments:Separate Room: Yes
  • Other Room Comments:Playroom: Yes
  • Living Room LevelFP:FP2: 1
  • Primary Bdrm LevelFP:FP8: 1
  • Basement Type:Finished2: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Comments:Balcony2: Yes
  • Family Room LevelFP:FP5: 1
  • Other Room LevelFP:LL49: 1
  • Dining Room Comments:Formal: Yes
  • Roof Other: Yes
  • Living Room Ceilings:Extra Height2: Yes
  • Dining Room Ceilings:Extra Height4: Yes
  • Powder Room Ceilings:Extra Height7: Yes
  • Kitchen Ceilings:Extra Height8: Yes
  • LibraryDen LevelFP:FP4: 1
  • Family Room Ceilings:Cathedral6: Yes
  • Primary Bth Ceilings:Extra Height10: Yes
  • Bath Ceilings:Extra Height3: Yes
  • Dbl Bdrms Ceilings:Extra Height16: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings:Double Height9: Yes
  • LibraryDen Ceilings:Extra Height5: Yes
  • Laundry Ceilings:Extra Height12: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 3:Exercise Room4: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 3:Workshop3: Yes
  • Living Room Comments:Step Down: Yes
  • Other Room Comments 2:Solarium2: Yes
  • Other Room Ceilings 2:Skylight14: Yes
  • Living Room LevelFP 1st38: 1
  • Dining Room LevelFP 1st39: 1
  • Family Room LevelFP 1st41: 1
  • Powder Room LevelFP 1st42: 2
  • Kitchen LevelFP 1st43: 1
  • Primary Bdrm LevelFP 2nd44: 1
  • Primary Bath LevelFP 2nd45: 1
  • LibraryDen LevelFP 1st40: 1
  • Laundry LevelFP 1st53: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other, Architectural Shngle
  • Lot Features: Adjcnt Conservation, Parklike
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Exclusions: Flat Screen TV, Call LB
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
  • Roof:Architectural Shngle: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stone: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Features:Auto Garage Door: Yes

Utilities

  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Sanitation Source:Septic Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water:Oil2: Yes
  • Gas Source:Propane2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Parkway
  • Middle Or Junior School: Western

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RA-4
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 174240.0
  • Parcel #: 11-2939

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 34731.0

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Source: Public Records

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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
2021 $32,539 $2,458,750 $630,000 $1,828,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/28/2025 10/28/25 For Sale $5,450,000 +62.7% $704 / Sq Ft
07/13/2017 07/13/17 Sold $3,350,000 -16.1% $388 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2016 06/27/16 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $463 / Sq Ft
Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 123901

Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

APN: GREE M:11 B:2939

Connecticut Fairfield County Greenwich 06831 Back Country Greenwich

897 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT

For Sale

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