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Darien 06820
43 Contentment Island Road
$5,250,000
House - Off Market

43 Contentment Island Road

Darien, Connecticut 06820
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
6 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
6454 Sqft
$30,346
Estimated Monthly
$208
HOA / Fees
0.56%
Cap Rate

About This Property

Nestled on Contentment Island in Tokeneke, this meticulously renovated Nantucket-style colonial sits on 1.24 acres of manicured grounds with seasonal water views and direct Long Island Sound water frontage with boat mooring. A grand 2-story foyer and stately staircase welcomes guests to a formal living room with French doors to the terrace and one of four fireplaces which leads to a sophisticated library with gorgeous wood detail. State of the art kitchen with over-sized marble island, Sub-Zero fridge, two dishwashers and wet bar opens to dining room and family room. French doors line the light-filled dining room and open to the stone terrace with firepit, heated swimming pool and professionally landscaped gardens. An ideal open floor plan for entertaining and today's living. Adjacent great room with large built-ins and fireplace provides another space to host family and friends. The temperature controlled 1,000-bottle wine cellar and mudroom with custom storage completes the main level. Luxurious primary bedroom suite with two balconies, spa-like bathroom and his/hers walk in closets. Three additional generous bedrooms all boast en-suite baths. This beautiful home has style and elegance all in a spectacular setting! (Generator included.)
Unit Size
6,454Ft²
Days on Market
78 days
Land Size
1.24 acres
Price per sqft
$813
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$4,359
HOA Dues
$208
Year Built
1962
Last updated: 5 months ago (Smart MLS #170600230)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Dec 18, 2023 Sold to Nicholas Susko, Shannon T S... $5,250,000
Sold to Nicholas Susko, Shannon T S...
Oct 22, 2023 In contract -
In contract
Sep 28, 2023 Listed by Houlihan Lawrence $5,250,000
Listed by Houlihan Lawrence
Aug 24, 2015 Sold to Courtney M Platt, William S... $3,750,000
Sold to Courtney M Platt, William S...

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1962
  • Effective Year Built: 2018
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Building Style: Colonial
  • Exterior Walls Type: Wood siding
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Partial basement
  • Basement Area: 100
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: Patio
  • Pool Type: Pool

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 54,014
  • Total Building Area: 6,454
  • Gross Building Area: 6,454
  • Building Area: 6,454
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 6,454
  • Heating Fuel Type: Oil

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 1.24
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential

Ownership

  • Current Owner : SUSKO SHANNON T
  • Current Owner 2: SUSKO NICHOLAS
  • Previous Owner : PLATT WILLIAM S
  • Previous Owner 2: PLATT COURTNEY M
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: RUSSO ROBERT D
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Joint Tenants

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Darien School District
  • School Tax School District: DARIEN SD
  • Census Tract: 030300

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-1

Geography

  • Account Number: 5031
  • Parcel: DARI M:68 B:16
  • Block: 16
  • Municipality: DARIEN
  • Latitude: 41.054
  • Longitude: -73.4593

    Address

  • Full Address: 43 Contentment Island Rd
  • Address - House Number: 43
  • Address - Street Name: Contentment Island
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: CT
  • City Name: Darien
  • Carrier Code: C004
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 6210
  • Zip Code: 06820

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $52,307

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.192
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 74
  • Final Value: 5,814,016
  • High Value: 6,930,428
  • Low Value: 4,697,603

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $3,675,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: US BANK NA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jan 30, 2024
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $3,675,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage as of August, 2009)
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Feb 01, 2054

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,970,310
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,630,020
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,340,290

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 15, 2023
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 18, 2023
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11918204230
  • Current Sale Price: $5,250,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2486
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 24, 2015
  • Previous Sale Amount: $3,750,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Executor's Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: US BANK NA
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Dec 18, 2023
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $3,675,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: PEOPLES UNITED BANK
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Aug 24, 2015
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $1,500,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage as of August, 2009)
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Aug 24, 2045



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
5 Beds
5 Baths
6,212 ft²
$845/ft²
$5,250,000 Jun 26, 2023
-
$4,156/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 43 Contentment Island Road built and last sold?
The property at 43 Contentment Island Road was built in 1962 and last sold on Dec 15, 2023 for $5,250,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 43 Contentment Island Road is $5,252,797.
What are some comparable homes to 43 Contentment Island Road?
Homes that are comparable to 43 Contentment Island Road include a house property at 70 Long Neck Point Road, located in Darien, Connecticut.

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