NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,003,000 - $1,347,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,776 Sq Ft
$428/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2022

Last sale price $1,090,000 $393 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,441/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Fruit Trees
  • Attic
  • Lyme Consolidated School Rated A-
  • Antique Architecture
  • 4 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2022

Welcome to the beauty of Lyme, CT! This historic property is the perfect blend of history, with the warm & inviting character of an antique home with all the modern systems & conveniences of today. Artfully curated and original, fully renovated and in perfect condition. Built in 1790 by Samual Comstock & located in the original town center. The now guest house/studio was the General Store & Meeting Hall above. The backyard is the ideal spot to spend long lazy days dining on the granite terrace with built-in fire pit, overlooking the raised bed gardens to the sprawling lawn. From the minute you enter you know this home is something special. The open kitchen, dining & sitting room with fireplace is the hallmark of this home. The main level features a handsome living room, an in-home office with a well-appointed full bath & separate entry. The upper-level has 3 nicely sized bedrooms and full bath. The 1,632 Sq ft guest house/studio offers many options with a large open main level studio space that is flooded with natural light and an apartment above with kitchen, full bath & private entrance. (2 separate rentals) Start or end each day meandering down Ferry Road while enjoying the glorious views over Whalebone Cove to the CT River. Sited between the Hadlyme Country Market, Gillette’s Castle & the Hadlyme/Chester Ferry. Lyme, CT is best known for boating, the many coves, the CT River, rolling hills, preserved land, hiking trails, & beautiful sunsets located between NY & Boston.

Last Listed By

Jodi Strycharz

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0767047 Listed on: 05/20/2022

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,573

Year Built

  • Built in 1790

Lot Details

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RU40

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,776 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Parking

  • Private Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,573

Year Built

Built in 1790

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Hadlyme
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2776
  • Total Sq Ft: 2776
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2022
  • Directions: Ferry Road in Lyme, at the end of Joshuatown Road.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 67

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Guest House, Patio, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Unpaved
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.8600
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Dry, Level Lot
  • Zoning: RU40

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 8573
  • Total Assessed Value: 429700
  • Mil Rate Base: 19.950
  • Mil Rate Total: 19.950
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1520965

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2022
Closed on
Aug 12, 2022
Sold by
Ford Cheryl A
Bought by
Durfee Anne F and Leone Michael
Seller's Agent
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,090,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-12.8%
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$1,188,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.19%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$287,481
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$869,077

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2011
Sold by
Ford 3Rd Walter J
Bought by
Ford Cheryl A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1996
Sold by
Security Natl Lp
Bought by
Ford Walter J

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Durfee Anne F $1,090,000 None Available
Durfee Anne F $1,090,000 None Available
Ford Cheryl A -- --
Ford Walter J $190,000 --
Security Natl Lp $134,754 --
Ford Cheryl A -- --
Ford Walter J $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Durfee Anne F $300,000
Closed Durfee Anne F $300,000
Previous Owner Kiliper R Smith $195,000
Previous Owner Kiliper R Smith $174,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $1,090,000 -12.8% $393 / Sq Ft
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2022 05/23/22 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $450 / 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
2024 $10,199 $703,400 $157,200 $546,200
2023 $8,449 $433,300 $112,200 $321,100
2022 $8,573 $429,700 $112,200 $317,500
2021 $8,573 $429,700 $112,200 $317,500
2020 $8,573 $429,700 $112,200 $317,500
2019 $8,573 $429,700 $112,200 $317,500
2018 $8,844 $475,500 $123,300 $352,200
2017 $8,678 $475,500 $123,300 $352,200
2016 $8,678 $475,500 $123,300 $352,200
2015 $8,440 $475,500 $123,300 $352,200
2014 $8,084 $475,500 $123,300 $352,200
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170491259

SmartMLS

APN: LYME-000008-000000-000030