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Waterside living and a competitive housing market in Old Saybrook
The quiet town of Old Saybrook lies on the Long Island beach. It's a fantastic catch for buyers searching for a waterside house with many beach and water activities. "From that perspective, Old Saybrook offers a lot, whether you want to live by a river, a cove, or the Long Island Sound," states Linda O'Hara, who leads Linda's team at William Raveis Real Estate. But Lewis Jump III, a Realtor with Remax ONE, says housing stock in the area is sparse. “It’s a tough area to sell,” he says. “The homes are in demand and sell really quick.”
Town Hall in Old Saybrook is right at its center.
Old Saybrook is never far from the water.
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Waterfront access and homes with spacious lots
In Old Saybrook, single-family homes with 1,200 square feet, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms on a spacious 2.5 acres start at about $340,000. Housing styles consist of colonials, ranch-style and Cape Cods. Larger acreages of land are typically found further inland, where certain Old Saybrook neighborhoods are tucked away in The Preserve, a wildlife preserve. In Old Saybrook, prices peak near the water at about $4.2 million. These opulent seaside residences typically feature 2,700 square feet, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms with views of the Long Island Sound. Due to the proximity to the beach, Jump III warns that the neighborhood and the Main Street district have “a lot of foot traffic.” There are some HOAs in the area and Jump says they usually charge by the years and most are reasonably priced. The community comes together annually for holiday celebrations, a Fourth of July parade and an annual art festival.
You can find a range of architectural styles, from historic colonial homes to modern designs.
Brick Homes in Old Saybrook, CT.
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An array of extracurriculars at Old Saybrook High
Old Saybrook Public Schools, which are renowned for their academics, teachers, clubs, activities, and college preparation—all of which have earned an A-minus grade or higher on Niche—teach students in the community. Additionally, Niche ranks the district as the best in Middlesex County. The youngest students in Old Saybrook begin their education at Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School. This school is well-known for its academics, teachers, and 10 to 1 student-teacher ratio. It has a B-plus rating on Niche. Old Saybrook Middle School's academic performance and teacher quality both get A-minus ratings on Niche. Old Saybrook High School, ranked No. 1 in Middlesex County and with an A grade on Niche, is where students complete their secondary education. The school offers popular clubs, activities, and top-notch academics and teachers. Numerous extracurricular activities are available to students, including groups for sailing, skiing, and dungeons & dragons. At Old Saybrook High, family frequently attend games to cheer on their teams. Sports are quite popular there.
The Daisy Ingram School is a public elementary school
The Children's Tree Montessori School in Old Saybrook is a private school.
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Drive a golf cart to nearby recreation
Old Saybrook is renowned for its stunning beaches, each with its own village, ranging from Cove Beach to Great Hammock, Harvey's, and Chalker. "Everybody drives around in their golf carts in those communities," adds O'Hara. "The town is walkable as well. Everywhere you go, you may ride and walk." Another well-liked activity in Old Saybrook is golfing. A well-liked option is the Fenwick Golf Course near South Cove, so golfers can practice their swing while enjoying ocean views.
Old Saybrook's Parks and Recreation has a ball field and basketball court.
Clark Community Park in Old Saybrook has ball and soccer fields.
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Local eateries along Route 1
Most of Old Saybrook’s eateries are along Route 1, which passes through Old Saybrook's southern section along the shore. Meals fit for gods may be found at the Parthenon Diner, where residents especially enjoy the "really hungry man" breakfast platter, which lives up to its name with bacon, ham, sausage, two eggs, home fries and toast. Groceries are found at Walt’s Food Market and Sam’s Food Store.
Visit Turtle Cafe and enjoy a good breakfast and coffee in Westbrook, CT.
The Parthenon Diner in Old Saybrook is the place to get a bite
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Holiday celebrations in Old Saybrook
The community comes together annually for holiday celebrations, a Fourth of July parade and an annual art festival.
Access to I-95
Interstate 95 can be accessed via Main Street and Route 1 for those who must commute.
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