Welcome to Bashan Lake, widely regarded as one of Connecticut's cleanest lakes, and your own cottage getaway. This seasonal cottage is a rare chance to enjoy lake life without the lakefront price tag. Swim, kayak, fish, and relax on the beach, all with a deeded right to use the lakefront lot directly across the street. Inside, you'll find an open kitchen and living area, a primary bedroom with room for a king bed, and a den or second bedroom currently set up with two twin beds, Step outside to a covered porch and large deck with lake views, ideal for entertaining and cooking out. Parking in front fits four cars. Peace of mind comes with a new engineered septic system installed in 2019, a rare find in this area, and all rooms were freshly painted. All indoor furniture shown in the photos is included, along with the refrigerator, so you can just bring your bags and start enjoying the summer. Ingress and egress for pedestrian use only to the lake which shall include a path located on the far-left side of the property as you walk down to the lake. This path shall be fifteen feet wide for the initial two hundred feet (more or less) at which time it shall become fifty-feet wide (more or less) all the way to Bashan Lake. The beach area shall be defined as roughly fifty feet wide by seventy-feet deep. This easement allows for typical lake activities, such as swimming, fishing, picnicking, and using small boats or kayaks. There are no dock rights and any moorings must be at least 100 out from the beach. The actual deed will have a more detailed description of the easement rights but this summarizes the rights.
For sale
$215,000
61 BAILEY Road, East Haddam, CT 06423
1beds
480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$215,700 Zestimate®
$448/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered porch
- 8 days
- 674
- 38
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Limmy Evans (860)608-1375,
Century 21 AllPoints Realty 860-228-9425
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24215061
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 480
- Total interior livable area: 480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 480
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Waterfront features: Access
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Open Lot, Seasonal Property
Details
- Parcel number: 971641
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Lake, Library, Stables/Riding
- Subdivision: NO
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Haddam
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $448/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,240
- Date on market: 10/17/2026
- Exclusions: OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Estimated market value
$215,700
$205,000 - $226,000
$1,823/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+102.8%$448/sqft |
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| 10/22/2020 | Sold | $106,000+9.3%$221/sqft |
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| 8/28/2019 | Sold | $97,000$202/sqft |
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| 6/25/2019 | Pending sale | $97,000$202/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Essex Office #170187091 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2019 | Price change | $97,000-9.3%$202/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Essex Office #170187091 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $107,000+205.7%$223/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Br #170187091 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/1999 | Sold | $35,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,171 +4.9% | $113,020 |
| 2024 | $3,024 +3.9% | $113,020 |
| 2023 | $2,910 +21.9% | $113,020 +50.5% |
| 2022 | $2,387 +4.4% | $75,100 |
| 2021 | $2,286 | $75,100 |
| 2020 | $2,286 | $75,100 |
| 2019 | $2,286 +2.6% | $75,100 |
| 2018 | $2,227 -13.7% | $75,100 -13.9% |
| 2017 | $2,580 +3.1% | $87,230 |
| 2015 | $2,502 +2.8% | $87,230 +0% |
| 2014 | $2,433 +7.2% | $87,220 |
| 2013 | $2,269 +39.8% | $87,220 +15.6% |
| 2012 | $1,623 +2.5% | $75,430 |
| 2011 | $1,584 +0.6% | $75,430 0% |
| 2010 | $1,574 +1.5% | $75,440 +0% |
| 2009 | $1,550 | $75,430 0% |
| 2008 | $1,550 +30.1% | $75,440 +75.9% |
| 2007 | $1,191 +2% | $42,880 |
| 2006 | $1,168 +2.3% | $42,880 -1.3% |
| 2005 | $1,142 +5.7% | $43,440 +1.9% |
| 2004 | $1,080 -27.3% | $42,620 -30% |
| 2003 | $1,486 +28.3% | $60,890 +57.3% |
| 2001 | $1,158 -16.8% | $38,700 -30% |
| 1995 | $1,391 | $55,270 |
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Neighborhood: 06423
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Haddam
- High: Nathan Hale
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





