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Stamford, CT / SOLD
71 Lake DriveStamford, CT 06903
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Sale Price$1,700,000ClosedNovember 2, 2025
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Our Take
71 Lake Drive in Stamford is a 1988 contemporary home in North Stamford on roughly 2.8 acres. Its open plan includes vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, wood floors, and a kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances. A family room connects to living, dining, and sitting areas. The property also has a heated pool with connected spa, an expansive patio, landscaped grounds, solar panels with Tesla backup batteries, and a horseshoe driveway. The finished lower level offers space for a media room, gym, playroom, or home office.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24125341- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 6,031
- Year built
- 1988
- Acres
- 2.83
- Property taxes
- $21,363
July 2025-June 2026
What stands out
- Open plan with vaulted ceilings and walls of glass
- Quartz-countered kitchen with stainless appliances
- Wood floors throughout
- Primary suite with private backyard deck
- Finished lower level with flexible uses
- Heated pool with connected spa
- Landscaped grounds and expansive patio
- Solar panels with Tesla backup batteries
Read the full listing description
Contemporary retreat on 2.80+ private acres in North Stamford showcasing modern elegance and comfort throughout. This immaculate home features an open floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings and walls of glass that frame panoramic views of the natural surroundings. Designed to feel like a year-round escape, the dramatic family room invites relaxation and connection to nature, while the updated kitchen includes quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and seamless flow to the living, dining, and sitting areas-ideal for entertaining or everyday living. Beautiful wood floors run throughout, enhancing the modern aesthetic. Three bedrooms on the main level provide flexibility for guests, offices, or hobbies, while the upstairs primary suite includes a private deck overlooking the backyard along with two additional bedrooms. The finished lower level spans over 1,000 square feet, creating endless possibilities for a media room, gym, playroom, or home office, and with so many versatile spaces the home easily lives like a six-bedroom residence. Outside, the heated pool with connected spa, expansive patio, and landscaped grounds create a resort-like setting perfect for gatherings. Additional highlights include a horseshoe driveway, advanced solar panel system with Tesla backup batteries for minimal electric bills and reliable power during outages, and a location just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and the Merritt Parkway.
Schools
- Elementary
- Roxbury
- Middle
- Not provided
- High
- Westhill
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,700,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,700,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Listed by Compass Connecticut, LLC · (203) 309-6712
Staci Zampa
SmartMLS · Listing #24125341 · Closed
Listing data checked: Sep 26, 2026, 11:54 AM EDT.
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