Some homes must be experienced to be fully appreciated. Set on 4 secluded acres in backcountry Greenwich, this European-inspired residence offers timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship and an abundance of natural light throughout. Rich architectural details and quality construction would be difficult to replicate at today's costs. The main level features a spacious kitchen, family room with fireplace, formal dining room, dramatic beamed living room with stone fireplace and bedroom with full bath. French doors open to terraces, formal gardens, gunite pool and spa. Upstairs are a primary suite and 3 additional bedrooms. The finished lower level offers a game room with stone fireplace and office with private entrance. An exceptional combination of privacy, serenity and enduring quality.
For sale
Price cut: $500K (10/2)
$6,250,000
991 Lake Ave, Greenwich, CT 06831
5beds
9,493sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
4 Acres Lot
$6,076,700 Zestimate®
$658/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Primary suiteGunite pool and spaOffice with private entranceRich architectural detailsFormal gardensFormal dining roomSpacious kitchen
- 153 days
- 1,098
- 93
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Fleisher 203-461-0447,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Claudia Hirsch 203-536-2197,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Greenwich MLS, Inc.,MLS#: 125252
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Sep Shower, Back Stairs
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,493
- Total interior livable area: 9,493 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Has private pool: Yes
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Features: Garden, Parklike
Details
- Parcel number: 112395
- Zoning: RA-4
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English Manor
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1991
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Greenwich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $658/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,257,940
- Annual tax amount: $39,955
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, All Kitchen Applncs
Estimated market value
$6,076,700
$5.77M - $6.38M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Price change | $6,250,000-7.4%$658/sqft |
Source:  Greenwich MLS, Inc. #125252 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,750,000+37.8%$711/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24182061 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2006 | Sold | $4,900,000+94.1%$516/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/1994 | Sold | $2,525,000$266/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,692 +2.8% | $805,000 |
| 2024 | $9,427 +2.8% | $805,000 |
| 2023 | $9,169 +1% | $805,000 |
| 2022 | $9,080 +24.3% | $805,000 +27.8% |
| 2021 | $7,302 | $630,000 |
| 2020 | $7,302 -0.8% | $630,000 |
| 2019 | $7,358 +2.7% | $630,000 |
| 2018 | $7,163 | $630,000 |
| 2017 | $7,163 -35.1% | $630,000 -35.7% |
| 2015 | $11,045 +2.7% | $980,000 |
| 2014 | $10,751 | $980,000 |
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Neighborhood: 06831
Nearby schools
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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