$975,000
SOLD OCT 22, 2024

486 Joshuatown Rd Lyme, CT 06371

Lyme Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,515 Sq Ft
2.76 Acres

Recently Sold

$388 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.76 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • Lyme Consolidated School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2024

A handsome classic New England shingle style contemporary home designed by renowned architect Scott Samuelson for art collector Henri Veit in 1995. Located on the much sought after Joshuatown Rd, in the Hadlyme district of Lyme. This one floor living, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom residence has many custom designed features. Including, a long wide sweeping hallway the length of the house, with gleaming hard wood floors, generous crown molding throughout. A fabulous, elegant, and spacious formal living room with high ceilings to accommodate a large art collection, perfect for entertaining guests, a cozy book lined library, both with dramatic tray ceilings. A large eat-in chefs kitchen with pantry and a wonderful conservatory off it, which can also serve as a formal dining room. The generous primary bedroom and its guest rooms are positioned at each end of the hallway for privacy. The almost 3 acre grounds are tailored, easy to manage and have 2 terraces for outdoor dining and entertaining and there are some seasonal views of Whalebone Cove which is located just below the property. The CT river, public boat ramp , Gillette Castle and lovely Hadlyme Country Store are all within walking distance from the house. The popular Fox Hopyard Country Club is a five minute drive. I-95 and Amtrak station are 20 mins away. Bradley and TF Greene airports are approximately 1 hour. NYC and Boston 2+/- hours. We invite you to tour this lovely home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roger Parkman

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0523328

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

Cynthia Sigurdson

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0824125

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Elson

Unrepresented Buyer

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,050

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 2.76 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Per Town

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,515 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Solarium
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Smart Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Smart Lights or Controls
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2327284

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,050

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Joshuatown
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2515
  • Total Sq Ft: 2515
  • Year Built: 1995
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Private School(s), Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: From I95 to Rte156 North to Rte 82 West to Rte 148 aka Ferry Rd then first left to Joshuatown Rd
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Storage, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Solarium
  • Laundry Room Location: off the main hallway
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Appliances, Lighting, Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 486

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Porch, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water View Seasonal
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.76
  • Lot Description: Secluded Lightly Wooded Sloping Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: Per Town
  • Parcel #: 2327284

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 8050
  • Total Assessed Value: 555200
  • Mil Rate Total: 14.5

MLS Schools

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Sold $975,000 +5.4% $388 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 For Sale $925,000 -- $368 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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
2024 $8,050 $555,200 $229,500 $325,700
2023 $11,080 $399,100 $145,600 $253,500
2022 $7,962 $399,100 $145,600 $253,500
2021 $3,695 $399,100 $145,600 $253,500
2020 $7,962 $399,100 $145,600 $253,500
2019 $7,962 $399,100 $145,600 $253,500
2018 $8,305 $446,500 $186,300 $260,200
2017 $8,149 $446,500 $186,300 $260,200
2016 $8,149 $446,500 $186,300 $260,200
2015 $7,925 $446,500 $186,300 $260,200
2014 $7,591 $446,500 $186,300 $260,200
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $575,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $575,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $938,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Executors Deed $975,000 None Available
Executors Deed $975,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24041317

SmartMLS

APN: LYME-000008-000000-000004