Greenwich, CT / 94 DAYS ON MARKET

991 Lake AvenueGreenwich, CT 06831

Asking price$6,750,000Active

Our Take

991 Lake Avenue is a European-inspired home set on four landscaped acres in Greenwich’s Backcountry. The property combines beamed rooms, stone fireplaces, and light-filled interiors with French doors opening to expansive terraces, formal gardens, and a 40-by-20-foot pool and spa. Five bedrooms, a game room, and extensive office space offer a range of uses. The location is stated as five minutes from the Merritt Parkway, with access to Greenwich amenities.

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At a glance

Active · MLS #24182061
Bedrooms
5
BathroomsBaths
4 full / 3 half
Square feet
9,493
Year built
1962
Acres
4
Property taxes
$39,955

July 2026-June 2027

What stands out

  • Four landscaped acres with formal gardens
  • Beamed rooms and stone fireplaces
  • French doors opening to expansive terraces
  • 40-by-20-foot pool and spa
  • Five bedrooms and a spacious game room
  • Extensive office space
  • Five minutes from the Merritt Parkway
Read the full listing description

Some properties simply need to be experienced in person, and 991 Lake Avenue is one of them. Set on four beautifully landscaped and exceptionally private acres, this distinctive European-inspired estate offers nearly 9,500 sq. ft. of gracious living and entertaining space. Dramatic beamed rooms, stone fireplaces and light-filled interiors give the home wonderful character, while French doors open to expansive terraces, formal gardens and a 40' x 20' pool and spa. Five bedrooms, a spacious game room and extensive office space provide exceptional flexibility. A rare Backcountry setting where privacy, scale and serenity come together, just five minutes from the Merritt Parkway with convenient access to all that Greenwich has to offer.

Schools

Elementary
Parkway
Middle
Western
High
Greenwich

Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.

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991 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06831

Price history

DateEventPrice
Originally listed$6,750,000

Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.

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*Base estimate: $6,750,000 asking price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 60% rebate = $101,250. For the $5M+ tier, we offer a 60% rebate or more; contact Cress to determine any additional rebate. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered compensation.

Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty · (203) 622-1100

Susan Fleisher

SmartMLS · Listing #24182061 · Active

Listing data checked: Sep 17, 2026, 7:02 PM EDT.

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