$434,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2021

23 Columbus Ave Old Lyme, CT 06371

3 Beds
1 Bath
816 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$532 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ranch Style House
  • Mile Creek School Rated A
  • Covered Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2025

Enjoy Year Round Ranch style living just moments away from the ocean. Take advantage of all that the Hawks Nest/ Miami Beach community has to offer with year-round deeded beach rights, mooring for your boat and even a member's only beach. You’ll love the generous open floor plan featuring sunlit rooms. The home has been completely remodeled and immaculately maintained. Relish the cool summer breezes on a private wrap around deck overlooking professionally landscaped yard plus an additional patio for entertaining. A convenient outdoor shower for beach living and a 10 by 16 outbuilding and attic for additional storage . Plenty of parking and a bonus Whole house generator. A Must See that is Ready for Summer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Birge

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0778470 Listed on: 05/28/2021

Co-Listed By

Lisa Golebiewski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0799180

Last Buyer's Agent

Jay Cusack

Executive Real Estate Inc. License #RES.0785249

Executive Real Estate Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,440

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Beach Front
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R10

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 816 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Visitor Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Wrap Around Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • Mile Creek Elementary School
  • Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
  • Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Shared Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash pickup, snow removal
  • Hawks Nest Beach Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Basketball Court

Security

  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,440

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Miami Beach
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 816
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 816
  • Total Sq Ft: 816
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court
  • Association Amenities: Basketball Court, Guest Parking, Security Services
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 1184
  • Directions: Exit 70 to Rte 156 (Shore Rd) to Columbus Ave
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 23

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Deck, Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Wrap Around Deck
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Beach, Beach Rights, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Heat Pump
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Water Source: Shared Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Trash Pickup, Snow Removal
  • HOA Fees: 500
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mile Creek
  • Middle School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1200
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: R10
  • Property Info: Gated Community

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 4440
  • Total Assessed Value: 191400
  • Mil Rate Base: 23.200
  • Mil Rate Total: 23.200
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1555300

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mile Creek
  • Middle Jr High School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Coniglio Charles A and Collery-Coniglio Mary
Bought by
Ahern Matthew and Ahern Diane
Seller's Agent
Jay Cusack
Executive Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jay Cusack
Executive Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$579,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
7.08%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-59.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 19, 2021
Sold by
Schittina Denise M and Schittina Thomas V
Bought by
Collery-Coniglio Mary M and Coniglio Charles A
Seller's Agent
Nancy Birge
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jay Cusack
Executive Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$434,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-11.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2013
Closed on
Aug 7, 2013
Sold by
Ricelli Louis P and Ricelli Barbara D
Bought by
Schittina Thomas and Schittina Denise M
Seller's Agent
Barbara Doyen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Swarts
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$318,000
Sold Price
$318,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2009
Sold by
Duggan Michael and Duggan Janice
Bought by
Riccelli Louis and Ricelli Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2004
Sold by
Slusarski Anita
Bought by
Duggan Michael and Duggan Janice
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $620,000 --
Warranty Deed $620,000 --
Warranty Deed $434,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $434,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $318,000 --
Warranty Deed $318,000 --
Warranty Deed $300,000 --
Warranty Deed $300,000 --
Warranty Deed $299,000 --
Warranty Deed $299,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $250,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $620,000 +7.1% $760 / Sq Ft
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $579,000 +33.4% $710 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $434,000 -3.5% $532 / Sq Ft
06/12/2021 06/12/21 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Price Changed $449,900 -8.0% $551 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $489,000 +53.8% $599 / Sq Ft
07/31/2013 07/31/13 Sold $318,000 0.0% $390 / Sq Ft
06/22/2013 06/22/13 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2013 05/28/13 For Sale $318,000 -- $390 / 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 $6,016 $370,700 $223,000 $147,700
2024 $4,670 $191,400 $122,600 $68,800
2023 $4,498 $191,400 $122,600 $68,800
2022 $4,498 $191,400 $122,600 $68,800
2021 $4,460 $191,400 $122,600 $68,800
2020 $4,440 $191,400 $122,600 $68,800
2019 $4,664 $208,100 $138,000 $70,100
2018 $4,559 $208,100 $138,000 $70,100
2017 $4,526 $208,100 $138,000 $70,100
2016 $4,412 $208,100 $138,000 $70,100
2015 $4,291 $208,100 $138,000 $70,100
2014 $3,712 $188,800 $116,600 $72,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170400450

SmartMLS

APN: OLYM-000082-000000-000006