Darien Town property record for 71 Goodwives River Rd, Darien, CT 06820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,274 sqft · built 1856 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,352 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,180,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $25,858 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | DARI M:49 B:5 |
| Primary APN | DARI M:49 B:5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,274 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1856 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1856 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 48,352 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 6069 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 GOODWIVES RIVER RD |
| City | DARIEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06820-5919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DARIEN CT |
| Township / Civil Division | DARIEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 30300 |
71 Goodwives River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Darien Town records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 GOODWIVES RIVER RD, DARIEN, CT 06820-5919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance TD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1715 / 156 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARIEN CT |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 71 GOODWIVES RIVER RD, DARIEN, CT 06820-5919 |
| Document Number | 1715-156 |
| Book / Page | 1715 / 156 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 20 PINE ST APT 1907, 1907, NEW YORK, NY 10005-1422 |
| Document Number | 1715158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1715/158 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARIEN CT |
| Property Address | 71 GOODWIVES RIVER RD, DARIEN, CT 06820-5919 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1672-178 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1672/178 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Goodwives River Rd was $25,858.
Source: Darien Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Darien Town |
| Unified School District | Darien School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,858.00 | $1,670,410 Land $1,189,160 Building $481,250 | $1,169,287 Land $832,412 Building $336,875 |
| 2024 | $25,858.00 (+10.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $23,435.00 (+2.21%) | $1,330,770 (-) Land $939,750 Building $391,020 | |
| 2022 | $22,929.00 | $1,330,770 Land $939,750 Building $391,020 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Goodwives River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 71 Goodwives River Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUARION-EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY private · serves 351,756 people · EPA ID CT0150011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 24 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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