
497 Joshuatown Rd Old Lyme, CT 06371
Highlights
- Waterfront
- Colonial Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- Lyme Consolidated School Rated A-
- Attic
- No HOA
About This Home
As of March 2024Quintessential New England Farmhouse on small lot with views of pastures with stone walls and a sweet patio with perennial gardens. Well maintained yet features the vintage charm of an 1890's farmhouse. The living room features wood floors, a wood burning fireplace and an entrance to a covered porch worthy of a good book and a cup of tea. A ample 1st floor master bedroom with ensuite bath is privately set off the living room wing and has its own door to the patio for late night glances of the stars. The eat in kitchen has a breakfast bar and casual dining area. The back door off the patio enters the mudroom with laundry area and full bath. The formal dining is bright and just off the entrance foyer. A charming flight of stenciled stairs takes you up to 2 bedrooms and a 1/2 bath. At .39 acres there is room to garden and putter in the 2 bay carriage house 24x16 style garage with workshop area. Hadlyme is a charming village in Lyme. There are hiking trails in all directions close by. The Historic Hadlyme Ferry is close to shuttle you to Chester during it's season or the Goodspeed Theater and historic swing bridge are just 6 miles away. Biking, Kayaking and exploring the miles and miles of trails maintained by the Lyme Land Trust are just a few of the activities that can keep you busy here. Walk to the Hadlyme Country Market, Gillette's Castle or the Historic Ferry. Property being sold in As Is condition.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0793689 Listed on: 12/10/2018

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,337
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 0.39 Acre Lot
- Waterfront
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Property is zoned R2
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,922 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Workshop
- Water Views
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Mud Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Location
- Property is near a golf course
Schools
- Lyme Consolidated Elementary School
- Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Radiator
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Private Company Owned Well
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Old Lyme, CT
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $484,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $484,000 | None Available | |
Personal Reps Deed | $250,000 | -- | |
Personal Reps Deed | $250,000 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $21,800 | -- | |
Warranty Deed | $21,800 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $290,400 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Closed | $290,400 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $54,100 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $60,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
03/01/2024 03/01/24 | Sold | $484,000 | +1.0% | $252 / Sq Ft |
02/16/2024 02/16/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
01/08/2024 01/08/24 | Price Changed | $479,000 | -12.8% | $249 / Sq Ft |
01/08/2024 01/08/24 | For Sale | $549,000 | +13.4% | $286 / Sq Ft |
12/21/2023 12/21/23 | Off Market | $484,000 | -- | -- |
11/12/2023 11/12/23 | For Sale | $549,000 | 0.0% | $286 / Sq Ft |
09/30/2019 09/30/19 | Rented | $2,000 | 0.0% | -- |
09/03/2019 09/03/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
08/19/2019 08/19/19 | For Rent | $2,000 | 0.0% | -- |
07/19/2019 07/19/19 | Sold | $250,000 | -10.7% | $130 / Sq Ft |
07/02/2019 07/02/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/10/2019 05/10/19 | Price Changed | $280,000 | -8.2% | $146 / Sq Ft |
02/27/2019 02/27/19 | Price Changed | $305,000 | -5.9% | $159 / Sq Ft |
01/20/2019 01/20/19 | Price Changed | $324,000 | -1.5% | $169 / Sq Ft |
12/10/2018 12/10/18 | For Sale | $329,000 | -- | $171 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,959 | $342,000 | $190,400 | $151,600 |
2024 | $4,937 | $340,500 | $190,400 | $150,100 |
2023 | $4,239 | $217,400 | $108,700 | $108,700 |
2022 | $4,337 | $217,400 | $108,700 | $108,700 |
2021 | $4,337 | $217,400 | $108,700 | $108,700 |
2020 | $4,337 | $217,400 | $108,700 | $108,700 |
2019 | $4,337 | $217,400 | $108,700 | $108,700 |
2018 | $4,607 | $247,700 | $135,900 | $111,800 |
2017 | $4,521 | $247,700 | $135,900 | $111,800 |
2016 | $4,521 | $247,700 | $135,900 | $111,800 |
2015 | $4,397 | $247,700 | $135,900 | $111,800 |
2014 | $4,211 | $247,700 | $135,900 | $111,800 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2024
Roger Parkman
William Pitt
(203) 676-1061
7 in this area
30 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
MJ Derisio
William Pitt
(860) 304-8020
7 in this area
41 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Wendy Visgilio
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 388-7733
2 in this area
23 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Allyson Cotton
William Pitt
(860) 227-6016
18 in this area
105 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170148944

APN: LYME-000008-000000-000080
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