$420,000
SOLD JAN 28, 2022

70 River Rd East Haddam, CT 06423

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$216 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2022

The full-tilt color, style & quality of this vintage gem has been one of the homes aesthetic hallmarks creating a rainbow of buoyant hues. The carefully thought back drop of colors brought to each space enhancing the architecture to an artful inspiration. The special custom gourmet kitchen is just one area where the magic lies. Hand crafted & properly fit cabinetry, Sub-zero appliances, conv. steam oven, granite, lovely soap stone farm sink & bamboo flooring. The bathrooms have been beautifully remodeled w/ today’s desired look. Energy efficient updates include some wind., top Buderous furnace, add. Insulation & slate style roofing. The fin. 600 sq ft restored Great Room on the upper level of the vintage barn is open w/ today’s comfortable updates to entertain or work from home. The finely hand-crafted dual desks & book cases were made by a local housewright & built to perfection. The cathedral ceiling offers the framework for the remote skylights, old beams & artistic structural cables & light fixtures creating conversation...complete w/ heat & A/C. The LL area workshop/ studio is heated w/ a wood stove. The dual vintage barn doors have been restored & is an ideal space for storage or garage. Historically preserved Gillette Castle State Park on189 ac. Is across the St. & the historic Hadlyme ferry is located further down the picturesque country road. The backdrop of natural elements gardens, years of landscaping & privacy is a special tranquil environment for relaxation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Miller Lisitano

Eagle Eye Realty PLLC License #RES.0774758 Listed on: 10/22/2021

Eagle Eye Realty PLLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Mesham

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0760007

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,790

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • East Haddam Elementary School
  • Nathan Hale Middle School
  • Nathan Hale Ray Middle School
  • Nathan Hale High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,790

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1344
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1344
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 600
  • Total Sq Ft: 1944
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Stables/Riding
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2676
  • Directions: Route 156 known as Town St to River Rd. #70 on left almost across from Gillette Castle entrance
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Concrete Floor, Storage
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 70

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Patio, Porch-Wrap Around, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Barn
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Split System
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: East Haddam
  • Middle School: Nathan Hale
  • High School: Nathan Hale
  • Intermediate School: Nathan Hale Ray

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 4790
  • Total Assessed Value: 157370
  • Mil Rate Base: 30.440
  • Mil Rate Total: 30.440
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2269537

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: East Haddam
  • Middle Jr High School: Nathan Hale
  • High School: Nathan Hale

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2021
Closed on
Jan 25, 2022
Sold by
Wiswell Karen C and Wiswell Geoffrey N
Bought by
Cox Doris J and Duffy John L
Seller's Agent
Jodi Miller Lisitano
Eagle Eye Realty PLLC
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Mesham
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1989
Sold by
Reilly Peter E
Bought by
Bollinger Karen C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
9.9%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $420,000 None Available
Deed $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $90,755 No Value Available
Previous Owner $126,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $10,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $525,000 -3.7% $391 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 For Sale $545,000 +29.8% $406 / Sq Ft
01/28/2022 01/28/22 Sold $420,000 -6.7% $216 / Sq Ft
01/05/2022 01/05/22 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2021 10/22/21 For Sale $450,000 -- $231 / 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 $5,764 $215,400 $89,260 $126,140
2023 $5,547 $215,400 $89,260 $126,140
2022 $5,003 $157,370 $65,460 $91,910
2021 $4,790 $157,370 $65,460 $91,910
2020 $4,790 $157,370 $65,460 $91,910
2019 $4,790 $157,370 $65,460 $91,910
2018 $4,668 $157,370 $65,460 $91,910
2017 $4,870 $164,640 $75,600 $89,040
2016 $4,832 $164,640 $75,600 $89,040
2015 $4,722 $164,640 $75,600 $89,040
2014 $4,593 $164,640 $75,600 $89,040
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170447211

SmartMLS

APN: EHDM-000002M-000000-L000005