$689,000

Estimated payment $4,178/month

Total Views 311
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,010 Sq Ft
$343 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Waterfront
  • Attic
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

Dreaming of a stylish country retreat with history? Look no further than the charming Captain Elijah Johnson house, nestled in the bucolic village of Middle Haddam, CT and located just two hours from New York City and Boston. This property blends modern amenities, including a swimming pool, with the carefully restored original features of a house built in 1780 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Set on a picturesque 0.7 acres, this waterfront home with a difference boasts a private waterfall and brook, cocooned by old-growth oak and maple trees. From the back deck or the saltwater gunite pool you enjoy the peaceful sights and sounds of water, making it an ideal spot for unwinding. A remote-operated irrigation system draws directly from the brook, ensuring that the gardens never face drought. Just three minutes' walk away the Connecticut River provides opportunities for boating, kayaking, and even enjoying a yellow sand beach. This spacious home features 4+ bedrooms, providing ample space for family or guests, with multiple living areas that provide flexibility for many uses. The first floor includes the primary bedroom with fireplace, making single-level living an option. Two new bathrooms complement the home layout, and the eat-in country kitchen is filled with charm, providing a warm and welcoming space to cook and gather. The spacious living room with original oak paneling and fireplace makes the perfect retreat for winter nights.

Listing Agent

Teri Lewis

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Brokerage Phone: (860) 227-7913 License #RES.0814595 Listed on: 11/14/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1780

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Asbestos Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic
  • Unfinished Attic

Unfinished Basement

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool

Schools

  • East Hampton Middle School
  • East Hampton High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 981420

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,560

Year Built

Built in 1780

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Middle Haddam
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2010
  • Total Sq Ft: 2010
  • Year Built: 1780
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake, Library, Shopping/Mall
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The Johnson house was built by a sea captain, one of several in a village that lived from the thriving river commerce of the late eighteenth century, at the head of a lane going down to the shipyard and enjoying coveted rights to Mine Brook. In the nineteenth century the owners built a dam and set up a foundry that produced buttons for the Union Army in the Civil War. The pond that formed upstream became an important part of village life, providing a space for ice skating in the winter and bathing in the summer. The current owners, recognizing the unique intrinsic value of the property, invested over two hundred thousand dollars in a wholesale interior restoration and remodeling undertaken by Rick Caulkins Building LLC, specialists in antique housing. They have when so wanted enjoyed supplemental income from private rentals, averaging over thirty-five thousand dollars a year. Whether you are relaxing by the pool, exploring the nearby river, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the brook and waterfall, this home is one of a kind.
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Street Type: Road
  • Office Attribution Contact: (860) 767-7488
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Full With Walk-Out
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Asbestos
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond Brook
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Gunite, Heated, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, 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: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Historic District
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Parcel #: 981420

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 6560

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: East Hampton
  • High School: East Hampton

Map

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/14/2025 11/14/25 For Sale $689,000 +213.2% $343 / Sq Ft
08/10/2018 08/10/18 Sold $220,000 -3.9% $109 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/08/2018 07/08/18 Price Changed $229,000 -8.4% $114 / Sq Ft
06/03/2018 06/03/18 Price Changed $249,900 -7.4% $124 / Sq Ft
03/02/2018 03/02/18 For Sale $269,900 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24139679

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