$1,599,000
UNDER CONTRACT

31 Birch Hill Rd Old Lyme, CT 06371

Estimated payment $9,716/month

Total Views 6,439
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,188 Sq Ft
$308 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Paddocks
  • 10.29 Acre Lot
  • Lyme Consolidated School Rated A-
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

LUXE MODERN FARMHOUSE w/4-STALL BARN on OVER 10 ACRES! Nestled deep within a private enclave of fine homes, this expansive 4-bed, 3.5-bath residence offers over 5,100sf of artfully designed living space. At 31 Birch Hill Road, you don't just live...you exhale. The covered front porch sets the tone for the beautifully coordinated aesthetic that awaits just beyond. A light-filled floor plan is accentuated by 9' ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, & elevated millwork. Foyer opens to formal living room flowing into home office w/fireplace. A true chef's dream, the kitchen is anchored by a Viking range, matching hood, & seamlessly integrated SubZero refrigerator door & drawer arrangement. Soapstone countertops pair exquisitely w/custom cabinetry providing high design & practical storage. The oversized island doubles as a prep station w/informal dining counter. The space effortlessly continus into adjoining family room, w/2nd flireplace, & spacious dining area. Walls of windows & French doors offer glimpses of surrounding scenic landscape. Main level continues w/2nd family room/den, half bath, laundry room, & access to attached 3-car garage. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat, including lounge room, spacious sleeping area, 2 walk-in closets, & ensuite bathroom w/soaking tub, walk-in shower, & dual vanities. 3 additional bedrooms, w/1 featuring ensuite bathroom access, & another full bath servicing upper level. ***CONTINUED***

Listing Agent

Kiara Rusconi

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0813155 Listed on: 06/13/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,557

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 10.29 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned RU80

HOA Fees

  • $150 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 5,188 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built In Speakers
  • Sound System
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Viking Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Heating system powered by active solar

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lyme Consolidated Elementary School
  • Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
  • Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Property is near a golf course
  • Barn
  • Paddocks

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal, road maintenance, insurance

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2327861

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,557

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Hadlyme
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5188
  • Total Sq Ft: 5188
  • Year Built: 2008
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Library, Park, Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Upper Level
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Adding flexibility for the future, a walk-up attic remains unfinished, yet offers exciting potential for additional living space. Whether envisioned as a studio, guest/in-law suite, or home office, this blank canvas awaits your personal touch. Function meets indulgence outside, where you'll find a pergola-covered brick patio for summer evenings watching fireflies glitter over the treetops. This home is complimented by a picture perfect 22'x36' post and beam barn, complete w/4 stalls opening to fenced paddocks, ideal for equestrian pursuits or as a versatile structure for hobbyists & collectors alike. Nature lovers & outdoor enthusiasts will find immense value in the abuting Johnston Preserve, comprising over 1,700 acres of protected land & extensive River-to-Ridge trail system. Beyond your immediate surroundings, enjoy proximity to numerous lifestyle & community amenities, including Fox Hopyard Country Club, ranked by Golfweek in 2024 as the #4 best golf course in CT, offering members a private pool, tennis/pickleball courts, & casual to fine dining overlooking the hillside landscape. Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, Devils Hopyard Air Field, & Hamburg Cove are just a few further highlights as to why the region continues to draw discerning homeowners seeking a refined rural lifestyle within reach of cultural & commercial hubs. Other notable features include professionally landscaped grounds, irrigation system, whole house generator, home audio system, hardie board siding, to name a few. This residence offers more than just a place to live - it provides a setting for life to unfold. Whether your dreams include space for pets to roam, weekend gatherings under a clear starlit sky, or simply the peace of stepping out your door into serenity without isolation, this property delivers on every level. A special offering not to be missed.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Encumbrances Restrictions: Conservation Restrictions
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Yes
  • Directions: RT-82 to Birch Hill Road. House is last home at back of subdivision at top of hill.
  • Financing Used: VA
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 5188
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room w/ Built-in Cabinets
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Built In Audio
  • Street Number Modifier: 31

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Underground Utilities, Shed, Porch, Barn, French Doors, Paddock, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Hardie Board
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Propane, Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Road Maintenance, Insurance
  • HOA Fees: 1800
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Property Management Type: Unit Owners Association

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Active Solar, Extra Insulation, Generator, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 10.29
  • Lot Description: In Subdivision Farm Land Borders Open Space Cleared Professionally Landscaped Rolling
  • Zoning: RU80
  • Property Info: Horse Property
  • Parcel #: 2327861

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 12557
  • Total Assessed Value: 866000
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.5

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lyme Consolidated
  • Middle Jr High School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $12,557 $866,000 $180,200 $685,800
2024 $12,557 $866,000 $180,200 $685,800
2023 $11,499 $589,700 $135,800 $453,900
2022 $11,765 $589,700 $135,800 $453,900
2021 $11,765 $589,700 $135,800 $453,900
2020 $11,765 $589,700 $135,800 $453,900
2019 $11,765 $589,700 $135,800 $453,900
2018 $10,332 $555,500 $155,500 $400,000
2017 $10,138 $555,500 $155,500 $400,000
2016 $10,138 $555,500 $155,500 $400,000
2015 $9,860 $555,500 $155,500 $400,000
2014 $9,166 $539,200 $155,500 $383,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $1,599,000 +17.1% $308 / Sq Ft
09/22/2022 09/22/22 Sold $1,365,000 -2.2% $263 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2022 08/09/22 Price Changed $1,395,000 -3.5% $269 / Sq Ft
08/09/2022 08/09/22 For Sale $1,445,000 +5.9% $279 / Sq Ft
08/06/2022 08/06/22 Off Market $1,365,000 -- --
07/13/2022 07/13/22 Price Changed $1,445,000 +900.0% $279 / Sq Ft
07/13/2022 07/13/22 Price Changed $144,500 -90.3% $28 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $1,495,000 +13.7% $288 / Sq Ft
04/12/2022 04/12/22 Sold $1,315,000 +4.4% $253 / Sq Ft
02/05/2022 02/05/22 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2022 02/02/22 For Sale $1,260,000 +46.5% $243 / Sq Ft
03/06/2018 03/06/18 Sold $860,000 -2.3% $166 / Sq Ft
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $880,000 -- $170 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,365,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $860,000 --
Warranty Deed $705,000 --
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Warranty Deed $705,000 --
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Warranty Deed $94,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $565,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24103107

SmartMLS

APN: LYME-000022-000000-000025