$640,000
SOLD JUN 18, 2025

85 E Shore Dr Higganum, CT 06441

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,603 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$399 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Haddam-Killingworth High School Rated 10
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

Imagine relaxing days, spectacular sunsets year-round and endless entertaining nights at this perfect property paradise on Hidden Lake. Step into a light and bright nicely renovated home, complete with vaulted ceilings and skylights, hardwood floors and stunning lake views from both bedrooms and the living room. Wood stove can heat the entire main floor for cozy nights by the fireplace. Enjoy a nicely remodeled kitchen, dining room and full bath on the main floor. Walk out to a huge deck overlooking your lake front home. Spiral staircase leads to lower level that provides a second, brand-new kitchen, a large family room, another full bathroom and laundry room. Sliders lead to a huge paver patio with an outdoor shower and grilling area. Mechanically sound, the property has a new engineered septic system, new doors and hardware, new roof and natural cedar siding on the both the house and garage, new hot water heater and brand-new propane fired generator. Outside, enjoy over 1,300 SF of outdoor entertaining space, including a custom stone wall with bluestone patio. Turn the key and enjoy this impeccable year-round lake retreat!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Cardarelli

William Raveis Real Estate License #RES.0776657 Listed on: 04/17/2025

William Raveis Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherry Borgeson

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. License #RES.0756010

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,833

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Thermostat

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Porch

Schools

  • Haddam-Killingworth High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 990912

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,833

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Hidden Lake
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 912
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 691
  • Total Sq Ft: 1603
  • Year Built: 1955
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Lake
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: Rt 81 to Hidden Lake Rd. Right onto East Shore Drive to #85 on the left.
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 912
  • Street Type: Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Walk-out, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Located on lower level
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Home Automation: Security System, Thermostat(s)
  • Street Number Modifier: 85

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Porch, Deck, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Lake Association Required Water Community View Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 50 Gallon Tank, Upright Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic, Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Haddam-Killingworth

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Water View
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel #: 990912

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 5833
  • Total Assessed Value: 169810
  • Mil Rate Total: 34.35
  • Tax District Amount: 577

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Haddam-Killingworth

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
Jun 16, 2025
Sold by
Racian Llc
Bought by
Homemade Llc
Seller's Agent
Jane Cardarelli
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Borgeson
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$665,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.76%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1996
Sold by
Gross Glen A
Bought by
Racian Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1988
Sold by
Hanson Craig
Bought by
Gross Glen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
10.32%
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 $640,000 --
Warranty Deed $640,000 --
Warranty Deed $150,000 --
Warranty Deed $150,000 --
Deed $160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $128,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Sold $640,000 -3.8% $399 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $665,000 -- $415 / 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 $5,833 $169,810 $82,120 $87,690
2024 $5,833 $169,810 $82,120 $87,690
2023 $5,751 $169,810 $82,120 $87,690
2022 $5,490 $169,810 $82,120 $87,690
2021 $5,461 $169,810 $82,120 $87,690
2020 $4,274 $134,870 $57,030 $77,840
2019 $4,274 $134,870 $57,030 $77,840
2018 $4,274 $134,870 $57,030 $77,840
2017 $4,274 $134,870 $57,030 $77,840
2016 $4,208 $134,870 $57,030 $77,840
2015 $4,269 $136,830 $57,030 $79,800
2014 $4,227 $136,830 $57,030 $79,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24088037

SmartMLS

APN: HADD-000722A-000000-000004