4 Sherwood Island Lane
Westport, Connecticut 06880
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 6 | 1
- SqFt
- 6,215
- Acres
- 20.85
- Year Built
- 1940
- Neighborhood
- Greens Farms
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Hidden along a private lane in Westport's Greens Farms neighborhood, this extraordinary 20-acre waterfront estate unfolds as one of the most remarkable shoreline settings ever offered. For more than 65 years, it has been held and enjoyed by the same family as a place to gather, unwind, and take in the ever-changing views across Sherwood Island Park and Long Island Sound. Surrounded by protected open space with no immediate neighbors, the property offers a rare sense of peace and privacy-reminiscent of the Lowcountry, the Hamptons, or Nantucket, a scale and atmosphere seldom found in Westport. Beautiful in every season, the setting also offers extraordinary birdlife and nature watching. Yet it remains moments to the Post Road, train, and town centers, and just one hour from Manhattan. A collection of residences and outbuildings is thoughtfully positioned across the land, including two circa 1940s three-bedroom guesthouses with sweeping water views, creating a true family compound where generations can come together while maintaining a sense of independence. Other structures offer flexibility for staff or future use. The grounds invite a lifestyle centered around the outdoors, with a tennis court, indoor pool, pool house, and formal gardens set within expansive lawns that stretch toward the water. Whether preserved, enhanced, or reimagined, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape a legacy estate-one that will be experienced and remembered for years to come.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Westport
- Neighborhood
- Greens Farms
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1940
- Days on Market
- 125 days
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 6 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 6,215 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 20.85 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $73,686 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Westport Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
69
58 under contract
Median List Price
$4.79M
69 active listings
Median Closed Price
$2.42M
303 sales
Median Days on Market
56
69 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$831
69 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
303 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$15.00M
vs $4.79M median
3.1× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$2,414
vs $831 median
2.9× the median
Days on Market
125 days
vs 56 days median
69 days longer than median
Based on 69 active and 303 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Westport. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 29, 2026.
Location
4 Sherwood Island Lane, Westport, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$76,481
- Property Taxes$6,141
- Insurance$5,000
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Westport
- Neighborhood
- Greens Farms
- County
- Fairfield
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1940
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 6,215 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Greens Farms
- High
- Staples
Interior
- Heating
- Hydro AirZoned
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 4
- Appliances
- Wall OvenRefrigeratorFreezerDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullPartially Finished
- Interior Features
- Audio SystemCable - Pre-wiredSaunaSecurity System
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerSolarium
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 20.85 acres
- Zoning
- AAA
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Waterfront Details
- L. I. Sound FrontageRiverWalk to WaterBeach RightsWater CommunityViewAccess
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- Yes
- Pool
- Indoor Pool
- Construction
- Shingle
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Slate
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- SecludedSome WetlandsBorders Open SpaceLevel LotProfessionally LandscapedWater View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $73,686 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 125
- MLS #
- 24160355
- MLS Status
- Active
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Co-Listed By
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