5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Fireplace
- New appliances
- Private hilltop
- New bathrooms
- Built in bookshelves
- Beautiful views
Location
88 5 Mile River Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
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Property Overview
Featuring a fireplace, new appliances, and beautiful views, this property offers a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing living environment. Its high value per square foot places it in the top tier of the area, while its proximity to a top-rated elementary school and efficient public transport contributes to overall convenience. Ideal for remote work, the space benefits from abundant natural light, a quiet atmosphere, and access to high-speed internet.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Work-from-home
Amenities for 88 5 Mile River Rd
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | Fireplace |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Basement |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial | Hot Water Heating |
| Oil | View Type: Water |
| Wall Units |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Contact for more information on pet policy.
Parking
| Assigned Parking | Contact for Price |
|---|
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About 88 5 Mile River Rd
Property Status: Active Live on one of Darien's most beautiful waterfront streets and enjoy living across the street from the Long Island Sound! This charming coastal colonial has been completely renovated featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, situated on a private hilltop with beautiful views, and a large flat backyard for play/entertaining, plus a patio and dining terrace! This home features a gorgeous new kitchen with new appliances, new bathrooms, new central air and new windows, new lighting and a new roof. The primary suite offers a full bath, an adjacent dressing room, a fireplace, and water views. Plenty of natural light throughout the house. A formal dining room off the living room, a breakfast room off the kitchen, and a sunroom/family room that opens onto a lovely stone terrace. Updated back entrance mudroom with storage with plenty of parking spaces for guests in back! Two working fireplaces, a library/music room/den/office with built in bookshelves, built in bar. High speed fiber optic cable internet. Pets upon approval. Beach access, convenient to both Rowayton and Darien shopping, restaurants, and train stations. This opportunity starts with a sublet available 11/1/25 through 7/15/26 with option to renew lease with owner for one or two years, with small increase - up to five years. Office Phone: (203) 655-8234 Copyright © 2025 SmartMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 88 5 Mile River Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 906 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 06820 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Darien
4-bedroom apartments at 88 5 Mile River Rd cost about 96% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Darien.
Median rents as of Oct 4 2025.
Darien
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $12,000 |
| December 2023 | $12,000 |
| January 2024 | $11,500 |
| February 2024 | $10,500 |
| March 2024 | $10,500 |
| April 2024 | $12,468 |
| May 2024 | $13,750 |
| June 2024 | $13,350 |
| July 2024 | $12,000 |
| August 2024 | $10,000 |
| September 2024 | $10,750 |
| October 2024 | $10,750 |
| November 2024 | $10,316 |
| April 2025 | $6,550 |
| May 2025 | $8,605 |
| June 2025 | $8,468 |
| July 2025 | $6,990 |
| August 2025 | $6,921 |
| September 2025 | $6,550 |
| October 2025 | $5,750 |
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Can I afford to live at 88 5 Mile River Rd?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$450,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $450,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $11,250.
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Schools near 88 5 Mile River Rd
Tokeneke Elementary School
7 old farm rd
darien, CT, 6820
PK, K-5Public
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Internet available near 88 5 Mile River Rd
Getting around Darien near 88 5 Mile River Rd
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 88 5 Mile River Rd, Darien
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
4/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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Stop & Shop Supermarket
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Trader Joe's
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Whole Foods Market
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Classic Prep
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Wear & Away LLC
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Elite Bride
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Helen Ainson
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J.McLaughlin
1020 Post Rd
Starbucks
1 West Ave
Starbucks
815 Post Rd
Cain Management
967 Post Rd
Dunkin'
967 Post Rd
Neats Coffee
20 Grove St
Ch+Z Ernie's Cafe
25 Tokeneke Rd
Ernie's
25 Tokeneke Rd
The Goose American Bistro & Bar
972 Post Rd
Ten Twenty Post Oyster Bar & Bistro
1020 Post Rd
314 Beer Garden
314 Wilson Ave
Sono Baking Company & Cafe
49 Tokeneke Rd
Compo Farm Flowers
27 Tokeneke Rd
Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe
980 Post Rd
Dick & Jane Baking Co
150 Ledge Rd
Fairfield County Bread
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