Welcome to 26 Lighthouse Way where the "Darien Dream" of living on the water gets real! This picturesque waterfront property features panoramic water & sky views of the coastal estuary inlet of Holly Pond. Custom built by its owners this 4300 SF stone & shingle colonial has an estate like feeling with quality finishes throughout featuring a two-story entry foyer, 10' high ceilings on the 1st floor extra wide staircase & hallways, extensive solid mahogany trim millwork details & custom doors throughout. The open floor plan provides an easy flow for entertaining with large French doors that lead to the stone terrace with field stone sitting wall, pool, dock and game ready yard.The elegant finishes continue throughout the 2nd floor with 9' ceilings, 4bedrooms, 3 ensuite baths, sun deck balcony, large laundry room & full stair walkup to the 3rd floor attic with potential for expansion.An oversized 3 car garage with 12' high ceiling also offers room for possible interior living area expansion.Don't miss this opportunity to grab the Darien dream in a location that can be your forever home and sunsets a daily ritual to be enjoyed. All conveniently located close to Town Beaches & Great Island, YMCA, Hindley School and the amenities of the Noroton area of Darien. Excluded: Hand carved ship above fireplace in FR, TV's, Chandelier in primary bath & 2 in upstairs foyer
Sold for $4,200,000
$4,200,000
26 Lighthouse Way, Darien, CT 06820
3beds
4,319sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.57 Acres Lot
$5,376,400 Zestimate®
$972/sqft
$21,906 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,376,400
$4.84M - $6.08M
$21,906/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 09, 2025 at 06:21am
Listed by:
The Hawes Team at Compass,
Holly Hawes 203-858-5538,
Compass Connecticut, LLC 203-423-3100
Bought with:
Kathryn Bates, RES.0785742
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24072028
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hydro Air, Zoned, Geothermal, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,319
- Total interior livable area: 4,319 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,319
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Awning(s), Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond, Dock or Mooring, Water Community
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, In Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 108216
- Zoning: R12
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Health Club, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Darien
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2025 | Sold | $4,200,000$972/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2024 | Sold | $4,200,000+0.2%$972/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24072028 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,190,000+280.9%$970/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170601016 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/1997 | Sold | $1,100,000$255/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #97020862 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,330 +5.4% | $2,346,890 |
| 2024 | $34,476 +3.9% | $2,346,890 +24.6% |
| 2023 | $33,167 +2.2% | $1,883,420 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Norton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Hindley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Middlesex Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Darien High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hindley
- Middle: Middlesex
- High: Darien
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- Darien
- 06820
- Norton
- 26 Lighthouse Way