Built before the United States was a country, the Benjamin Coit House stands as one of Griswold's most historically significant properties. This 1700's home was used as the town almshouse in the 19th and 20th centuries, it retains a strong sense of its past with wide-board floors, six fireplaces, and historic pieces everywhere you look. There is even a large kitchen hearth with two beehive ovens and hand-hewn beams throughout. Set up in two sections, the home functions as both a spacious main house and a fully outfitted adjoining unit (each with its own kitchen, full bath, living room and bedrooms). This configuration makes it ideal for in-law living, extended family, or even a potential B&B (town approval needed). Recent updates make the property more functional while preserving its historic charm. There are two new forced hot air furnaces, two new water heaters, and two wood stoves. Nearly every window has been reglazed, the plumbing has been updated and a 2022 drilled well supports the home's modern systems. Additional features include a 3-car garage with a huge workshop, another outbuilding, and a large level lot. Slanted floors, crooked doors, and uneven plaster walls remind you that this house has stood for over 300 years offering character that can't be recreated and durability that has proven to stand the test of time. This remarkable home is a rare opportunity, rich with New England history and updated for today's practical needs, but ready for your touches.
For sale
$457,600
457 Roode Road, Griswold, CT 06351
5beds
3,680sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1700
1.44 Acres Lot
$452,400 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 77 days
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 27, 2025 at 12:01am
Listed by:
Monica Obuchowski,
Signature Properties of NewEng
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24097633

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Breezeway, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 315.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.75 x 17.75
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 16
Bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 217 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15.5
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 12
Bedroom
- Features: Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9.5
Family room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 16
Family room
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Fireplace
- Level: Upper
- Area: 275.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 19
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 325.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 15.5
Kitchen
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 441.45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 32.7
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 18
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 16
Other
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 65.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.75
Other
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 65.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.75
Other
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 10
Study
- Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 245 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood/Coal Stove, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Dirt Floor
- Attic: Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 6
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,680
- Total interior livable area: 3,680 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,680
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 1.44 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1481004
- Zoning: R80
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1700
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hopeville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Griswold
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $124/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $49,280
- Annual tax amount: $1,339
- Date on market: 5/21/2025
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