Set high above Lake Avenue on 4 secluded acres, this bright and airy contemporary residence offers an open floor plan, high ceilings and large picture windows overlooking the tranquil backyard with a pool. A 1st floor primary suite makes for easy one-floor living. First floor spaces include the skylit kitchen with breakfast area, family room with fireplace and dining room. The living room and office both have fireplaces and there is a first floor en-suite guest bedroom. Sliding doors open to the terrace with inviting freeform pool and spa looking out to a dining pergola. Upstairs are 3 more en-suite bedrooms, a 2nd office and a home theater. Walk-out lower level has an exercise room, sauna and full bath. Peaceful gated retreat with its own guard house on a private cul-de-sac off Lake Ave.
Sold for $4,325,000
$4,325,000
889 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT 06831
5beds
6,817sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
4 Acres Lot
$4,939,500 Zestimate®
$634/sqft
$8,657 Estimated rent
Home value
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$4.40M - $5.58M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Barbieri 203-940-2025,
Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Stefanie Lacoff, RES.0777477
BHHS New England Properties
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc.,MLS#: 121484
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Sep Shower
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,817
- Total interior livable area: 6,817 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Electric Gate
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Has private pool: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Features: Parklike
Details
- Additional structures: Gatehouse
- Parcel number: 111506
- Zoning: RA-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1982
- Major remodel year: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Greenwich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $634/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,522,660
- Annual tax amount: $29,540
- Date on market: 10/15/2024
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, All Kitchen Applncs
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Listing removed | $5,000,000$733/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties #122678 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,000,000+15.6%$733/sqft |
Source:  Greenwich MLS, Inc. #122678 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Sold | $4,325,000-1.6%$634/sqft |
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc. #121484 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2024 | Pending sale | $4,395,000$645/sqft |
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc. #121484 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000$645/sqft |
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc. #121484 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Contingent | $4,395,000$645/sqft |
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc. #121484 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,395,000+46.5%$645/sqft |
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc. #121484 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1998 | Sold | $3,000,000$440/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,975 +4.9% | $2,572,640 +2% |
| 2024 | $29,540 +2.8% | $2,522,660 |
| 2023 | $28,733 +1% | $2,522,660 |
| 2022 | $28,456 -2.3% | $2,522,660 +0.4% |
| 2021 | $29,126 | $2,513,000 |
| 2020 | $29,126 -0.8% | $2,513,000 |
| 2019 | $29,352 +2.7% | $2,513,000 |
| 2018 | $28,573 | $2,513,000 |
| 2017 | $28,573 -8.1% | $2,513,000 -8.9% |
| 2015 | $31,082 +2.7% | $2,757,930 |
| 2014 | $30,254 +2.7% | $2,757,930 |
| 2013 | $29,455 -2.9% | $2,757,930 |
| 2012 | $30,337 +8.8% | $2,757,930 |
| 2011 | $27,883 +25.4% | $2,757,930 +6.6% |
| 2010 | $22,228 +3.4% | $2,587,620 |
| 2009 | $21,503 +3.4% | $2,587,620 |
| 2008 | $20,804 +3.6% | $2,587,620 |
| 2007 | $20,080 +3.5% | $2,587,620 |
| 2006 | $19,407 -13.3% | $2,587,620 +33.1% |
| 2005 | $22,376 +3.5% | $1,944,040 |
| 2004 | $21,618 +3.4% | $1,944,040 |
| 2003 | $20,898 -14.3% | $1,944,040 +49% |
| 2001 | $24,395 +5.7% | $1,304,520 |
| 2000 | $23,090 -4.6% | $1,304,520 |
| 1999 | $24,199 | $1,304,520 |
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Neighborhood: 06831
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Parkway SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Western Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 10/10Greenwich High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Parkway
- Middle: Western
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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