Estimated Value: $991,000 - $1,423,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,776
Sq Ft
$428/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Detached Guest House
- Fruit Trees
- Attic
- Lyme Consolidated School Rated A-
- Antique Architecture
- 4 Fireplaces
About This Home
As of August 2022Welcome 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 Agent to Sell the Property
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0767047 Listed on: 05/20/2022
Last Buyer's Agent
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0767047 Listed on: 05/20/2022
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
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%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,075
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.17%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$286,595
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$872,237
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
Similar Homes in the area
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jodi Strycharz
Seller's Agent in 2022
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt
(860) 884-3011
34 in this area
84 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170491259
APN: LYME-000008-000000-000030
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Nearby Homes
- 8 Shelter Rock Rd
- 7 Shelter Rock Rd
- 53 Selden Rd
- 53 Old Town St
- 98 Hemlock Valley Rd
- 70 River Rd
- 153 Mitchell Hill Rd
- 145 Town St
- 45 Clark Rd
- 0 Florida Rd
- 150 Brush Hill Rd
- 7 Old Depot Rd
- 139 Kirtland St
- 11 Kings Hwy
- 143 Clark Hill Rd
- 96 Goose Hill Rd
- 137 Main St
- 274 Joshuatown Rd
- 143 Petticoat Ln
- 95 Castle Heights