Where Architectural Inspiration Meets the Majesty of the Connecticut River. Perched majestically on 15.22 acres along the eastern bank of the Connecticut River, 89 River Road offers a rare convergence of architectural pedigree, natural beauty, privacy, and fully realized lifestyle design. Designed, owned, and meticulously crafted by one of America's leading architects, this 12,836-square-foot compound, completed in 2018, was conceived to inspire creativity, wellness, and a connection to the outdoors. Protected by parkland, Nature Conservancy, and Land Trust preserves, the heart of the home is defined by extensive, floor-to-ceiling glass walls that command uninterrupted, panoramic vistas of the Connecticut River while a scenic jeep road offers direct access to Chapman Creek and the River beyond. A seamless flow connects the breathtaking entertaining and living areas with a variety of outdoor decks and terraces. The estate offers a rare sanctuary designed to fuel both the mind and the body. It features an unparalleled suite of dedicated, professional- grade spaces that defy the ordinary. The Creative Hub: Fulfill your creative inspirations in one of four dedicated studios: a sky-lit art studio, a sky-lit writing/drawing studio, a fabrication studio, and a fully equipped woodworking shop. Wellness & Entertainment: Recharge in the private dance studio/gym equipped with sprung floor, unwind in the state-of-the-art movie theater, or select a vintage from your basement wine cellar. A Nature Preserve & Oasis: The exterior of the property is a landscaped wonderland and home to a wide variety of birds. Step outside onto an expansive terrace overlooking a sparkling swimming pool and a private spa. Wander through curated gardens and sprawling woodlands via on-site hiking trails with absolute privacy and peace. Perfect for multi-generational living, an artist-in-residence, or high-profile guests, the estate includes a completely self-contained guest house. With its own private entry, full kitchen, inviting living room, and a serene bedroom suite, it ensures your company experiences the same level of luxury and autonomy as the main residence. A Property Beyond Compare: It is an architectural tour de force that must be experienced to be fully understood. With too many bespoke features to list, it stands as one of the most unique and fabulous contemporary estates on the East Coast. Features: Independent yet connected Guest House; Conservatory Dining Room; Yurt Sleeping Tent; Greenhouse; Two Barns; Root Cellar; Dance Studio/Gym; Woodworking Shop; Art Studio; Fabrication Studio; Writing/Drawing Studio; Movie Theater; Wine Cellar; Elevator; Pool, Spa, and Fountain; Secret Passage; Hall of Closets; Canoe Dock with direct access to the River.
For sale
$5,775,000
89 River Road, East Haddam, CT 06423
4beds
9,852sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
15.22 Acres Lot
$2,327,200 Zestimate®
$586/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pool spa and fountainExtensive floor-to-ceiling glass wallsBasement wine cellarSecret passageHall of closetsState-of-the-art movie theaterConservatory dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Colette Harron (860)304-2391,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-767-7488
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24179508
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Breezeway, Gym, Laundry, Wine Cellar, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Balcony/Deck, Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 21
Bedroom
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 19
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Lower
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: 2 Story Window(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 19
Library
- Features: High Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 576 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 24
Media room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven, Subzero, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Features
- Elevator, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full,Finished,Liveable Space,Concrete
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,852
- Total interior livable area: 9,852 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,455
- Finished area below ground: 3,397
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Paved, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fruit Trees, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Concrete, Pool/Spa Combo, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front
Lot
- Size: 15.22 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Wooded, Level, Sloped, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 2269748
- Zoning: R2
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Park
- Subdivision: No
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Haddam
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $586/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,635,240
- Annual tax amount: $45,885
- Date on market: 6/16/2026
Estimated market value
$2,327,200
$1.86M - $2.89M
$3,546/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,775,000+415.6%$586/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/29/2010 | Sold | $1,120,000-6.3%$114/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/9/2010 | Price change | $1,195,000-14.3%$121/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #M9113201 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2009 | Price change | $1,395,000-6.7%$142/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #M9113201 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2008 | Price change | $1,495,000-9.4%$152/sqft |
Source: Listhub #M9113201 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+103%$167/sqft |
Source: NRT TriStates #M9107027 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/1987 | Sold | $813,000$83/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,885 +4.9% | $1,635,240 |
| 2024 | $43,759 +3.9% | $1,635,240 |
| 2023 | $42,107 +28.8% | $1,635,240 +59% |
| 2022 | $32,696 +4.4% | $1,028,500 |
| 2021 | $31,308 +47% | $1,028,500 +47% |
| 2020 | $21,299 | $699,710 |
| 2019 | $21,299 +2.6% | $699,710 |
| 2018 | $20,753 +108% | $699,710 +107.5% |
| 2017 | $9,976 -32.9% | $337,260 -34.9% |
| 2015 | $14,860 +2.8% | $518,140 |
| 2014 | $14,456 +7.3% | $518,140 |
| 2013 | $13,477 -14.4% | $518,140 -29.2% |
| 2012 | $15,752 +2% | $731,980 -0.5% |
| 2011 | $15,442 +1.1% | $735,340 +0.5% |
| 2010 | $15,276 +1.1% | $731,980 -0.5% |
| 2009 | $15,111 | $735,340 |
| 2008 | $15,111 +23.9% | $735,340 +67.5% |
| 2007 | $12,197 +2% | $439,060 |
| 2006 | $11,956 +2.7% | $439,060 -0.8% |
| 2005 | $11,637 +3.7% | $442,800 |
| 2004 | $11,225 -27.3% | $442,800 -30% |
| 2003 | $15,441 +52% | $632,560 +86.4% |
| 2001 | $10,158 -16.8% | $339,400 -30% |
| 1995 | $12,203 | $484,820 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06423
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10East Haddam Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 4.8 mi
- 6/10Nathan Hale-Ray Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 6/10Nathan Hale-Ray High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Haddam
- Middle: Nathan Hale,Nathan Hale Ray
- High: Nathan Hale
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- Connecticut
- Middlesex County
- East Haddam
- 06423
- 89 River Road




