5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Fireplace
- New appliances
- Completely renovated
- Private hilltop
- Outdoor dining
- Built in bookshelves
Location
88 5 Mile River Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
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Property Overview
Featuring a completely renovated interior with new appliances and built-in bookshelves, this private hilltop property also offers a charming fireplace and outdoor dining space. It holds a strong position in the market, ranking in the 75th percentile for value per square foot compared to nearby properties, and is conveniently located just under 1.6 miles from public transport.
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
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
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Other
| Hot Water Heating | Ten Rooms |
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About 88 5 Mile River Rd
Property Status: Active 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. Office Phone: (203) 655-8234 Copyright © 2026 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 97 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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 80% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Darien.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Darien
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $5,807 |
| November 2025 | $8,810 |
| December 2025 | $8,125 |
| January 2026 | $8,482 |
| February 2026 | $7,350 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 88 5 Mile River Rd
Tokeneke Elementary School
7 old farm rd
darien, CT, 6820
PK, K-5Public
A
CLC Lathon Wider
137 henry st
stamford, CT, 6902
PKPublic
Norwalk Early Childhood Center
11 allen rd
norwalk, CT, 6851
PKPublic
CLC Westover
412 stillwater ave
stamford, CT, 6902
PKPublic
Westchester Boces
17 berkley dr
rye brook, NY, 10573
K-12Public
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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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