$700,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

253 E Haddam Colchester Turnpike East Haddam, CT 06423

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,063 Sq Ft
0.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Open Floorplan
  • Covered Deck
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2025

Waterfront on Moodus Reservoir/Lake! Relax at home and feel like you're on vacation. Clean and maintained beautifully, this chalet style cape home was designed and remodeled by current owners in 2005 and still feels like new. Most all of the rooms have views and look out on the lake. All the extras here * recessed lighting * custom built-ins * crown molding * wainscoting * trex deck * walk-in closets * gas fireplace * ceiling fans * corian counters * cathedral ceilings/beams * jacuzzi tub * balcony deck plus all hardwood floors on the main floor. Choose the option of the primary bedroom suite on the first or second floor. There is a user friendly workshop in the full basement along with an existing bedroom and bathroom in the lower level that remained unaltered during renovation - all to a walk out patio overlooking the water. There is still room for additional expansion with a huge unfinished room above the 2 car garage. The grounds are graced by lovely plantings, flowering trees and a stone wall all along the side border. A small dock, firepit and shed are all down by the water with a great sitting area. Yearly taxes are $6602. Come make this home yours and enjoy the rest of the summer's recreational fun into the fall.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Golebiewski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0799180 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Jackie Nowell

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0502715

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Ann Parker

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0751665

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Walk-In Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • East Haddam Elementary School
  • Nathan Hale High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Property is near a golf course

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,923

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1777
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 286
  • Total Sq Ft: 2063
  • Year Built: 1940
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Park
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Street Type: Turnpike
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-In
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk-out, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Off bathroom on main level. Separate rm.
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Shed, Deck, Garden Area, Covered Deck, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake Dock or Mooring View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Generator Ready, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.72
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot Cleared Professionally Landscaped Water View
  • Zoning: L
  • Parcel #: 999999999

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 6923

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: East Haddam
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Nathan Hale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Barr Terry R and Barr Debra E
Bought by
Mutchek Stacia and Perkins Clifton
Seller's Agent
Lisa Golebiewski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ann Parker
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$691,906

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,094
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.37%
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Outstanding Balance
$663,269
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$28,637

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Barr Matthew A and Barr Katherine E
Bought by
Barr Terry R and Barr Debra C
Seller's Agent
Lisa Golebiewski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ann Parker
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Outstanding Balance
$663,269
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$28,637

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2017
Sold by
Barr Terry R and Barr Debra E
Bought by
Barr Matthew A and Barr Katherine E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2000
Sold by
Fielding John F and Fielding Marilyn W
Bought by
Fox Robert A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $700,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $290,000 --
Warranty Deed $290,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $665,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $232,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $156,000 No Value Available
Closed $29,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $700,000 +0.1% $339 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $339 / 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 $6,923 $246,730 $92,940 $153,790
2024 $6,602 $246,730 $92,940 $153,790
2023 $6,353 $246,730 $92,940 $153,790
2022 $6,350 $199,740 $84,870 $114,870
2021 $6,080 $199,740 $84,870 $114,870
2020 $6,080 $199,740 $84,870 $114,870
2019 $6,080 $199,740 $84,870 $114,870
2018 $5,924 $199,740 $84,870 $114,870
2017 $6,980 $235,970 $121,240 $114,730
2016 $6,926 $235,970 $121,240 $114,730
2015 $6,768 $235,970 $121,240 $114,730
2014 $6,584 $235,970 $121,240 $114,730
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24105674

SmartMLS

APN: EHDM-000066M-000000-L000291