$484,000
SOLD MAR 1, 2024

497 Joshuatown Rd Old Lyme, CT 06371

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,922 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$252 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Antique Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Lyme Consolidated School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of March 2024

This handsome C1890 3 Bedroom 3.5 bathroom farmhouse is located on much sought after Joshuatown Rd, in a serene setting overlooking glorious multiple acres of open fields, where horses can be seen peacefully grazing and wooded conservancy land beyond. The interior features wood floors throughout, a cozy living room with a charming fireplace and windows overlooking the terraced back garden, stone walls and abutting fields. The main floor primary bedroom suite shares the same lovely views. The ample eat-in kitchen, comes with all new appliances and good looking butcher block counter tops. There is sunlit intimate formal dining room, which could be used as a library or den if preferred. On the upper level there are 2 additional bedrooms, one full and one half bathrooms. There is an additional full bathroom conveniently located at the rear of the house off the mud/laundry room. There is an antique barn with two bays and a workshop/storage area. The property is a short walking distance to Whalebone Cove, the CT River, the Hadlyme/Chester Ferry and Gillette Castle. For those energetic souls, the area is ideal for morning walks or bicycling. There are nearby riding facilities, Fox Hopyard Country Club offering golf, tennis and dining. I95 and Rt 9 highways are approximately 20/25 minutes away, as is the Amtrak station. Both Bradley and Tweed airports can be reached in under an hour for frequent travelers. Hadlyme is approximately midway between Boston and NYC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roger Parkman

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0523328 Listed on: 11/09/2023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listed By

MJ Derisio

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0797761

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Visgilio

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0818253

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,239

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RU40

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,922 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Property is near a golf course
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1520983

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,239

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Hadlyme
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique, Farm House
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1922
  • Total Sq Ft: 1922
  • Year Built: 1890
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Private School(s), Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3734
  • Directions: RTE 156N TO RTE82E TO RTE 148 AND FIRST LEFT ON JOSHUATOWN RD
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1922
  • Spec Assoc Asses: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: IN THE MUD ROOM
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 497

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Barn

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Zoning: RU40
  • Parcel #: 1520983

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: 4239
  • Total Assessed Value: 217400
  • Mil Rate Total: 19.5

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2023
Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
Nestor Robert and Reynolds Wililam
Bought by
Danenhower Sloan W and Samuels Jacob R
Seller's Agent
Roger Parkman
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Visgilio
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$484,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-11.84%
Views
335
Current Estimated Value
$610,768

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,768
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.38%
Original Mortgage
$290,400
Outstanding Balance
$285,825
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$321,875

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2018
Closed on
Jul 12, 2019
Sold by
Zacharias Anita Est and Berlin
Bought by
Nestor Robert and Reynolds William
Seller's Agent
Allyson Cotton
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Roger Parkman
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-24.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1992
Sold by
Cleghorn Betty B
Bought by
Zacharias Anita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $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 --
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
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 $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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170608955

SmartMLS

APN: LYME-000008-000000-000080