About this home

Where Architectural Inspiration Meets the Majesty of the Connecticut River. Perched majestically on 15.22 acres along the eastern bank of the Connecticut River, 89 River Road offers a rare convergence of architectural pedigree, natural beauty, privacy, and fully realized lifestyle design. Designed, owned, and meticulously crafted by one of America's leading architects, this 12,836-square-foot, three bedroom compound, completed in 2018, was conceived to inspire creativity, wellness, and a connection to the outdoors. Protected by parkland, Nature Conservancy, and Land Trust preserves, the heart of the home is defined by extensive, floor-to-ceiling glass walls that command uninterrupted, panoramic vistas of the Connecticut River while a scenic jeep road offers direct access to Chapman Creek and the River beyond. A seamless flow connects the breathtaking entertaining and living areas with a variety of outdoor decks and terraces. The estate offers a rare sanctuary designed to fuel both the mind and the body. It features an unparalleled suite of dedicated, professional- grade spaces that defy the ordinary. The Creative Hub: Fulfill your creative inspirations in one of four dedicated studios: a sky-lit art studio, a sky-lit writing/drawing studio, a fabrication studio, and a fully equipped woodworking shop. Wellness & Entertainment: Recharge in the private dance studio/gym equipped with sprung floor, unwind in the state-of-the-art movie theater, or select a vintage from your basement wine cellar. A Nature Preserve & Oasis: The exterior of the property is a landscaped wonderland and home to a wide variety of birds. Step outside onto an expansive terrace overlooking a sparkling swimming pool and a private spa. Wander through curated gardens and sprawling woodlands via on-site hiking trails with absolute privacy and peace. Perfect for multi-generational living, an artist-in-residence, or high-profile guests, the estate includes a completely self-contained guest house. With its own private entry, full kitchen, inviting living room, and a serene bedroom suite, it ensures your company experiences the same level of luxury and autonomy as the main residence. A Property Beyond Compare: It is an architectural tour de force that must be experienced to be fully understood. With too many bespoke features to list, it stands as one of the most unique and fabulous contemporary estates on the East Coast. Features: Independent yet connected Guest House; Conservatory Dining Room; Yurt Sleeping Tent; Greenhouse; Two Barns; Root Cellar; Dance Studio/Gym; Woodworking Shop; Art Studio; Fabrication Studio; Writing/Drawing Studio; Movie Theater; Wine Cellar; Elevator; Pool, Spa, and Fountain; Secret Passage; Hall of Closets; Canoe Dock with direct access to the River.

Facts and features

Schools

• Nathan Hale-Ray High School

  high · 9-12 · 4.2 mi

  6

• East Haddam Elementary School

  elementary · K-3 · 4.8 mi

  6

• Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School

  elementary · 4-8 · 6.1 mi

  6

• Franklin Academy

  middle · 8-12 · 0.5 mi

• Mt Saint John

  high · 9-12 · 2.6 mi

Price history

• Jun 16, 2026 · Listed$5,775,000
• Apr 30, 2010 · Sold$1,120,000
• Apr 30, 2010 · Listing Removed$1,195,000
• Apr 13, 2010 · Listing Removed$1,195,000
• Mar 24, 2010 · Relisted$1,195,000
• Mar 23, 2010 · Listing Removed$1,195,000
• Mar 6, 2010 · Listed$1,195,000
• Mar 4, 2010 · Listing Removed$1,195,000

Tax history

• 2025$45,885 tax · $1,635,240 assessed
• 2023$42,107 tax · $1,635,240 assessed
• 2022$32,696 tax · $1,028,500 assessed
• 2021$31,308 tax · $1,028,500 assessed
• 2020$21,299 tax · $699,710 assessed
• 2019$21,299 tax · $699,710 assessed
• 2018$20,753 tax · $699,710 assessed
• 2017$9,976 tax · $337,260 assessed

Home value

$5,656,428

• Quantarium$5,656,428
• Cotality$5,639,600
• Collateral Analytics$5,717,000

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