00 Potato Island
Branford, CT 06405
$3,890,000 - Thimble Island
Set on its very own private isle, this extraordinary 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom retreat redefines luxury coastal living. Enjoy unmatched privacy and serenity, all just a five-minute boat ride from the idlyllic Stony Creek mainland-a rare balance of peaceful island living with effortless convenience and peace of mind. Family and guests will appreciate the added benefit of a seasonal water taxi, operating hourly in the summertime, ensuring smooth and enjoyable arrivals and departures. Sunlit interiors showcase sweeping, unobstructed water views from nearly every room, while gentle sea breezes drift through a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor spaces. Elegant living and entertaining rooms spill onto a series of spectacular balconies and terraces, each oriented to capture the ever-changing hues of sunrise and sunset over Long Island Sound. The kitchen, slightly staged with new countertops, offers both style and flexibility-ready for your personal touch to transform it into a culinary haven. This property is brimming with potential: imagine your own vacation escape for spring, summer, and fall, a lucrative VRBO investment, or an unforgettable wedding venue where guests are enveloped in the island's enchanting atmosphere. The primary suite is a world unto itself, boasting its own private balconies, a spa-inspired bath, and vistas that stretch to the horizon. Three additional bedrooms offer comfort and privacy for family and guests alike.
| Mls Number: | 24148103 |
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| List Price: | $3,890,000 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Beds Total: | 4 |
| Baths Full: | 3 |
| Baths Half: | 1 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 3,871 |
| Property Tax: | $52,174 |
| Acres: | 1.1 |
| Style: | Cape Cod |
| Direct Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Branford |
| Neighborhood: | Thimble Island |
| County Or Parish: | New Haven |
| Postal Code: | 06405 |
| Year Built: | 1912 |
| Basement Description: | No |
| Directions: | Water Taxi From Stony Creek Town Dock or Private Boat. |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony, Shed, Wrap Around Deck, Garden Area, Hot Tub, French Doors, Underground Sprinkler |
| High School: | Branford |
| Interior Features: | Audio System, Open Floor Plan |
| Original List Price: | $4,339,000 |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Waterfront Description: | L. I. Sound Frontage, Dock or Mooring, View |
| Water Source: | Public Water Connected |
| Zoning: | R5 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Status: | Active |
| Appliances Included: | Gas Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Compactor, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Dryer |
| Assessed Value: | $2,354,400 |
| Attic Description: | Floored, Pull-Down Stairs |
| Attic Yn: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Crawl Space |
| Baths Total: | 4 |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | Ceiling Fans |
| Current Price: | $3,890,000.00 |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | No |
| Elementary School: | Mary R. Tisko |
| Energy Features: | Active Solar, Generator, Thermopane Windows |
| Exterior Siding: | Shake, Cedar |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Foundation Type: | Concrete |
| Fuel Tank Location: | Above Ground |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Propane |
| Heat Type: | Hot Air |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Domestic |
| Laundry Room Info: | Main Level |
| Laundry Room Location: | Main Level |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-04-07 |
| Lot Description: | Treed, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Water View |
| Mil Rate Total: | $22.16 |
| Status: | Active |
| Nearby Amenities: | Golf Course, Library, Park |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Owner |
| Parcel Number: | 1071309 |
| Pool Description: | Gunite, Heated, Spa, Solar Cover, In Ground Pool |
| Possession Availability: | Negotiable |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (203) 215-4990 |
| Price: | $3,890,000 |
| Remarks Public Addendum: | Outdoors, the resort-caliber amenities continue-a heated gunite pool shimmers beside lush, manicured lawns, while an expansive 1.1-acre landscape unfolds with secret gardens, winding pathways, and sunny lounging decks. Whether hosting sunset socials by the pool, launching a kayak from your private dock, or simply savoring total seclusion, every moment here is infused with the magic of island life. This is more than a home-it's a legacy estate, a private sanctuary, and an invitation to experience Connecticut's most enchanting coastal enclave. Escape the ordinary and claim your place among the Thimble Islands' storied shores. |
| Roof Information: | Asphalt Shingle |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 3,871 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 3,871 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | Yes |
| Total Rooms: | 7 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
Listing Courtesy of: William Raveis Real Estate
Listing Agent: Vicky Welch
(203) 215-4990
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Property Last Updated: October 08, 2026 05:24 PM - ET
