$875,000
SOLD DEC 3, 2025

1 Clark Ave Old Saybrook, CT 06475

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,376 Sq Ft
0.83 Acres

Recently Sold

$368 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

142 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 0.83 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Kathleen E. Goodwin School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of December 2025

Enjoy life on the water with direct access to Hagar Creek leading to Long Island Sound. Launch a kayak from your backyard, fish the creek, or simply take in sweeping views from multiple decks. Just a block from the Chalker Beach Store and a quick golf cart ride to historic Chalker Beach (est. 1931), this property offers the best of coastal beach association living. Set on a level .83-acre lot, the home features four bedrooms, two baths, and a walk-out office for remote work. A two-car garage and circular drive provide ample parking. Outdoor living shines with a terrace, firepit, and lush lawn bordering the creek. The large outdoor shower is the perfect place to head after a day at the beach. A popular, highly rated bedroom suite with private entrance and full bath provides flexible guest accommodations or proven Airbnb income potential. Twenty-two solar panels keep energy costs low. The Chalker Beach Association offers a vibrant lifestyle with a spacious private sandy beach, community activities, and a welcoming neighborhood. Just minutes to the quaint historic seaside town of Old Saybrook's restaurants, shops, the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, marinas, library, train station, and much more. This property combines the tranquility of a waterfront retreat with the convenience of a lively shoreline community. Just over two hours from NYC or Boston, but a world apart!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Weiner

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Brokerage Phone: (860) 227-3191 License #REB.0717625 Listed on: 06/25/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Rupp

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0799372

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,365

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.83 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Heating system powered by active solar

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near golf course and shops

Schools

  • Kathleen E. Goodwin Elementary School
  • Old Saybrook High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1024912

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,365

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Chalker Beach
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1536
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 840
  • Total Sq Ft: 2376
  • Year Built: 1973
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: SECND,ENTRY
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Rt 1 to Chalker Beach Road. Go left on Pelsner Road, then right on Clark Avenue. No sign.
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Street Type: Avenue
  • Office Attribution Contact: (860) 767-7488
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Laundry Room Location: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Terrace, Gutters, Garden Area
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Block, Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Brook L. I. Sound Frontage Walk to Water Beach Rights Association Required Water Community View Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Circular, Crushed Stone
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Ductless
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Other, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Active Solar

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.83
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands Borders Open Space Level Lot Water View Open Lot
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: A
  • Parcel #: 1024912

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 5365

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Kathleen E. Goodwin
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Old Saybrook

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2025
Closed on
Dec 2, 2025
Sold by
Bacewicz Anthony J and Bacewicz Juliann
Bought by
Hartshorn Lee and Hartshorn Kelly A
Seller's Agent
Rick Weiner
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Tina Rupp
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$225,000
-20.45%
Views
178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-23.34%
Original Mortgage
$199,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$657,589

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2000
Sold by
Madden Michael R and Madden Mary L
Bought by
Bacewicz Anthony J and Bacewicz Juliann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1991
Sold by
Saybrook Bk & Tr
Bought by
Madden Michael R and Madden Mary L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $875,000 --
Warranty Deed $205,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $139,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $199,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $281,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $222,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $35,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/03/2025 12/03/25 Sold $875,000 -1.1% $368 / Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $885,000 -4.3% $372 / Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 Price Changed $925,000 -15.9% $389 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $463 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,365 $346,100 $136,000 $210,100
2024 $5,261 $346,100 $136,000 $210,100
2023 $5,327 $260,500 $107,100 $153,400
2022 $5,231 $260,500 $107,100 $153,400
2021 $5,223 $260,500 $107,100 $153,400
2020 $5,183 $258,500 $107,100 $151,400
2019 $5,105 $258,500 $107,100 $151,400
2018 $4,967 $253,400 $112,300 $141,100
2017 $4,982 $253,400 $112,300 $141,100
2016 $4,880 $253,400 $112,300 $141,100
2015 $4,766 $253,400 $112,300 $141,100
2014 $4,688 $253,400 $112,300 $141,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24106673

SmartMLS

APN: OSAY-000018-000057