NOT LISTED FOR SALE

129 Town Woods Rd Old Lyme, CT 06371

Estimated Value: $910,000 - $2,769,800

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,500 Sq Ft
$612/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2020

Last sale price $2,005,000 $573 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,524/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Detached Guest House
  • Stables
  • Lyme Consolidated School Rated A-
  • Barn
  • Home fronts a pond

About This Home

As of October 2020

Hickory Meadow Farm is a historic Lyme landmark on over 14 acres. This is a true family retreat featuring an incredibly good looking 1812 Main House that is fully updated & renovated with 3,500sq ft of living space, an open kitchen/family room, 4 Bedrooms, 4 ½ Baths, 4 fireplaces, a gracious central dining room, large living room that opens to a covered side porch, a spacious stone terrace, & a stone walled fire pit area that are perfect for outdoor dining & entertaining. The guest house has just been fully renovated & no expense was spared. Featuring one floor living with an open great room warmed by a granite fireplace, antique beams, a well-appointed kitchen, warm & cozy library, & a grand 1st floor master bedroom suite with an incredible Master Bath, a sleeping loft for grandchildren, & a stone terrace to sit relax & enjoy the spectacular view of the property. This one-of-a-kind property features a large 2 stall party barn that was redone in 2010, including a tack room, hay loft, chicken coop, a separate post & beam barn for horses, a sheep shed, 4 horse paddocks, a run-in shed, & a pond was dug for fishing & swimming. This property has it all, a true quiet oasis away from life’s hustle & bustle. There would be no reason to ever leave! Easy access to town & sited perfectly between New York & Boston.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Strycharz

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0767047 Listed on: 07/15/2020

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Strycharz

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0767047 Listed on: 07/15/2020

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1812

Lot Details

  • 14.36 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RU80

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Water Views
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
  • Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Farming

  • Barn
  • Farm

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Paddocks
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,800

Year Built

Built in 1812

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Bill Hill
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3500
  • Total Sq Ft: 3500
  • Year Built: 1812
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Park, Public Pool, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: 156 North, right onto Bill Hill Road, Right on to Bill Hill Road, house is on the left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Subzero, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 129

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Covered Deck, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Guest House, Paddock, Patio, Stable, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Pond, Access, View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 14.3600
  • Lot Description: Farm Land, Open Lot, Dry, Water View, Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RU80

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 16800
  • Total Assessed Value: 842100
  • Mil Rate Base: 19.950
  • Mil Rate Total: 19.950
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1521864

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2020
Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
129 Town Woods Road Llc
Bought by
Brandt Jonathan and Rueb Emily
Seller's Agent
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,005,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
5.8%
Current Estimated Value
$2,143,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$138,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.26%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$668,591
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,463,830

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1996
Sold by
Merlst Dixon M and Perina Barbara
Bought by
Evans John C and Evans Valerie T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brandt Jonathan $2,005,000 None Available
Evans John C $795,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brandt Jonathan $750,000
Previous Owner Douglas James $100,000
Previous Owner Evans John C $100,000
Previous Owner Evans John C $385,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Sold $2,005,000 +5.8% $573 / Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $541 / 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 $35,215 $2,428,600 $236,000 $2,192,600
2024 $24,479 $1,688,200 $236,000 $1,452,200
2023 $10,033 $514,500 $218,700 $295,800
2022 $16,800 $842,100 $218,700 $623,400
2021 $16,800 $842,100 $218,700 $623,400
2020 $16,800 $842,100 $218,700 $623,400
2019 $16,800 $842,100 $218,700 $623,400
2018 $17,361 $933,400 $256,800 $676,600
2017 $17,035 $933,400 $256,800 $676,600
2016 $17,035 $933,400 $256,800 $676,600
2015 $16,568 $933,400 $256,800 $676,600
2014 $15,868 $933,400 $256,800 $676,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170316767

SmartMLS

APN: LYME-000032-000000-000016