The Connecticut coastal lifestyle awaits you - an incredible opportunity to live in Darien on the Five Mile River Road across the street from the water! This charming New England colonial has been completely renovated featuring 4 bedrooms, and 3 full baths, situated on a private hilltop with views, and a large flat backyard. Located in a highly sought after neighborhood with top rated schools, this home features a gorgeous new kitchen with new appliances and flooring, new bathrooms, new central air, new windows, lighting and a new roof! The primary suite is dreamy and offers a fireplace, full bath, and an adjacent dressing room (or office), and water views. Plenty of natural light throughout the house. A formal dining room off of the living room, a breakfast room with wood beams off of the kitchen, and a sunroom/family room that opens onto a lovely stone terrace for outdoor dining. Updated back entrance mudroom area with storage. Two working fireplaces, a wood paneled library/music room/den complete with built in bookshelves and built in bar-perfect for entertaining! The house is ready to move in with immediate occupancy available. Pets upon approval. Convenient to both Darien and Rowayton train stations, with shopping and restaurants and all amenities close by.
Unfurnished one year, with option to renew for two+ years with small increase. No smoking, credit check, security deposit, pets upon approval. Tenant responsible for all utilities, cable/internet, trash service, snow removal, mowing in season (April-November), grounds maintenance, renter's insurance.
House for rent
$11,500/mo
88 Five Mile River Rd, Darien, CT 06820
4beds
2,756sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
Small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Baseboard
What's special
Two working fireplacesNew central airWater viewsPrivate hilltop with viewsBuilt in bookshelvesLarge flat backyardNew windows
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: January 26, 2026 at 11:18pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- View
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,756 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Garbage not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Internet not included in rent, Lawn, No Utilities included in rent, Two fireplaces, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water View
Details
- Parcel number: DARIM66B42
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Darien
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $11,500+2.2%$4/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Listing removed | $11,250$4/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $11,250$4/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Listing removed | $11,250$4/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $11,250-6.3%$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Tokeneke
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Tokeneke Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Middlesex Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Darien High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi

