$910,000
SOLD DEC 28, 2020

979 Lake Ave Greenwich, CT 06831

Back Country Greenwich Neighborhood
5 Beds
5 Baths
2,685 Sq Ft
4 Acres

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

323 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Parkway School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Pemberwick Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Flexible first floor plan centers around a generous room offering a dramatically beautiful view of nature through a large picture window. Updated EIK, formal DR, expansive deck overlooking mature landscaping.. 2nd floor offers large private master suite with skylights, dressing room. Three add'l family bedrooms w/bath. Very large 5th bedroom/home office with full bath has separate entrance well designed for guests, in-laws, or au-pair. Expansive lower level with fire place and half bath w/lg windows opens out to lower terrace. Other amenities:-ample closets, short commute to NYC, close to schools and short drive to Greenwich and Armonk.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Francine Ehrlich

Sotheby's International Realty License #RES.0204786 Listed on: 02/04/2020

Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Helene Barre

Sotheby's International Realty License #RES.0033628

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Claroni

New England Land Company License #REB.0755579

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,762

Year Built

  • Built in 1968 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • 4 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RA-4

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,685 Sq Ft Home
  • Rear Stairs
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-1164

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,762

Year Built

Built in 1968 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Meritt to Lake Ave Exit #29. Go North just past Whitby School. Turn right on Merry Lane thru stone pillars and bear right at the fork. It is the first driveway thru 2nd set of stone pillars.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.0
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SOTH01
  • Co List Office Phone: 203-869-4343
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, All Kitchen Applncs
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Effective Year Built: 2014
  • Cooling System:Central AC: Yes
  • Included:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Features:Deck: Yes
  • Features:Terrace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Parklike: Yes
  • Features:Cable TV: Yes
  • Lot Description:Adjcnt Conservation: Yes
  • Features:Generator: Yes
  • Features:Back Stairs: Yes
  • Features:Cedar Closet: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Has Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Back Stairs, Cedar Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Bay Window(s)
  • Primary Bdrm Comments:Walk-in Closet(s): Yes
  • Laundry LevelFP:LL52: 1
  • Basement Type:Finished2: Yes
  • Kitchen Comments:Eat-In Kitchen: Yes
  • Attic:Pull Down: Yes
  • Family Room LevelFP:LL41: 1
  • Living Room Comments:Bay Window: Yes
  • Primary Bdrm Ceilings:Skylight9: Yes
  • Primary Bth Ceilings:Skylight10: Yes
  • Other Room LevelFP:_two_nd50: 1
  • Powder Room LevelFP:LL39: 1
  • Other Room Comments:In-Law Suite: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Adjcnt Conservation, Parklike
  • Pool Private: No
  • Exclusions: Call LB
  • Construction Type: Clapboard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Terrace, Deck
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Roof:Asphalt: Yes
  • Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Garage Desc: Attached

Utilities

  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Propane, Cable Connected
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Sanitation Source:Septic Tank: Yes
  • Hot Water:Oil2: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: 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 #: 11-1164
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10761.89

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $2,595,000 -3.4% $653 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $2,685,000 -1.5% $675 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Price Changed $2,725,000 -5.2% $686 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Sale $2,875,000 +215.9% $723 / Sq Ft
12/28/2020 12/28/20 Sold $910,000 -17.2% $339 / Sq Ft
12/24/2020 12/24/20 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2020 02/04/20 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $409 / Sq Ft
Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

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
2021 $8,686 $942,200 $630,000 $312,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Danielle Claroni

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Danielle Claroni

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (203) 570-8110

    10 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Danielle Claroni
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Christian Perry

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (818) 321-0539

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Christian Perry
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Francine Ehrlich

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (203) 249-5561

    13 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Francine Ehrlich
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  • Helene Barre

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Helene Barre

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (203) 550-0855

    12 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Helene Barre
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Map

Source: Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 108742

Greenwich Association of REALTORS®

APN: GREE M:11 B:1164

Connecticut Fairfield County Greenwich 06831 Back Country Greenwich

979 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT

This home is located at 979 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT 06831 and is currently priced at $910,000, approximately $338 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 979 Lake Ave is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Parkway School, Central Middle School, and Greenwich High School.

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