This handsome C1890 3 Bedroom 3.5 bathroom farmhouse is located on much sought after Joshuatown Rd, in a serene setting overlooking glorious multiple acres of open fields, where horses can be seen peacefully grazing and wooded conservancy land beyond. The interior features wood floors throughout, a cozy living room with a charming fireplace and windows overlooking the terraced back garden, stone walls and abutting fields. The main floor primary bedroom suite shares the same lovely views. The ample eat-in kitchen, comes with all new appliances and good looking butcher block counter tops. There is sunlit intimate formal dining room, which could be used as a library or den if preferred. On the upper level there are 2 additional bedrooms, one full and one half bathrooms. There is an additional full bathroom conveniently located at the rear of the house off the mud/laundry room. There is an antique barn with two bays and a workshop/storage area. The property is a short walking distance to Whalebone Cove, the CT River, the Hadlyme/Chester Ferry and Gillette Castle. For those energetic souls, the area is ideal for morning walks or bicycling. There are nearby riding facilities, Fox Hopyard Country Club offering golf, tennis and dining. I95 and Rt 9 highways are approximately 20/25 minutes away, as is the Amtrak station. Both Bradley and Tweed airports can be reached in under an hour for frequent travelers. Hadlyme is approximately midway between Boston and NYC.
Sold for $484,000
$484,000
497 Joshuatown Road, Lyme, CT 06371
3beds
1,922sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.39 Acres Lot
$632,000 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$3,541 Estimated rent
Home value
$632,000
$588,000 - $689,000
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Stone wallsChester ferryAntique barnNearby riding facilitiesStorage areaAmtrak stationLaundry room
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Listed by:
Roger Parkman 203-676-1061,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-767-7488,
Mj Derisio 860-304-8020,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with:
Wendy Visgilio, RES.0818253
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170608955
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12.6
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Bookcases, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Country, Dining Area, Hardwood Floor, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 20
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 19
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Zoned, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Concrete
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,922
- Total interior livable area: 1,922 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,922
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Barn, Private, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 1520983
- Zoning: RU40
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Private School(s), Stables/Riding, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Hadlyme
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lyme
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $252/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,239
- Date on market: 3/2/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2024 | Sold | $484,000+1%$252/sqft |
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| 2/16/2024 | Pending sale | $479,000$249/sqft |
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| 1/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $479,000-12.8%$249/sqft |
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| 12/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $549,000+119.6%$286/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170608955 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2019 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170227562 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 7/19/2019 | Sold | $250,000-10.7%$130/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170148944 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2019 | Pending sale | $280,000$146/sqft |
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| 5/10/2019 | Price change | $280,000-8.2%$146/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170148944 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2019 | Price change | $305,000-5.9%$159/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170148944 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2019 | Price change | $324,000-1.5%$169/sqft |
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| 12/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $329,000+1409.2%$171/sqft |
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| 8/20/1992 | Sold | $21,800$11/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,959 +0.4% | $342,000 +0.4% |
| 2024 | $4,937 -22.1% | $340,500 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $6,339 +46.2% | $325,100 +49.5% |
| 2022 | $4,337 | $217,400 |
| 2021 | $4,337 | $217,400 |
| 2020 | $4,337 | $217,400 |
| 2019 | $4,337 -5.9% | $217,400 -12.2% |
| 2018 | $4,607 +1.9% | $247,700 |
| 2017 | $4,521 | $247,700 |
| 2016 | $4,521 +2.8% | $247,700 |
| 2015 | $4,397 +4.4% | $247,700 |
| 2014 | $4,211 +0.7% | $247,700 -17.1% |
| 2013 | $4,182 +3.7% | $298,700 |
| 2012 | $4,032 | $298,700 |
| 2011 | $4,032 -0.4% | $298,700 |
| 2010 | $4,047 -0.7% | $298,700 -6.5% |
| 2009 | $4,075 +10.3% | $319,600 +25.4% |
| 2008 | $3,695 +3.6% | $254,800 |
| 2007 | $3,567 +1.8% | $254,800 |
| 2006 | $3,504 +5.8% | $254,800 |
| 2005 | $3,312 +4.8% | $254,800 |
| 2004 | $3,160 -13.5% | $254,800 +32.5% |
| 2003 | $3,654 +13.4% | $192,300 |
| 2001 | $3,221 +75.1% | $192,300 +22.8% |
| 1995 | $1,840 | $156,590 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06371
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mile Creek SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 10.8 mi
- 9/10Lyme-Old Lyme Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.2 mi
- 8/10Lyme-Old Lyme High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lyme Consolidated
- High: Lyme-Old Lyme
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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