$1,224,000
$224K PRICE INCREASE

85 Salem Rd East Haddam, CT 06423

Estimated payment $7,680/month

Total Views 30,105
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,628 Sq Ft
$337 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • 13.32 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

Situated atop a picturesque hill and surrounded by lush, mature trees, this magnificent 3,628 sq ft Colonial, built in 2001, offers unmatched privacy, panoramic views, and a refreshing natural breeze. Designed with space and comfort in mind, the home features a dramatic great room with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the stunning landscape, along with a versatile bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, or gym. The heart of the home is a beautifully appointed kitchen with a large center island and French doors leading to a Trex deck that overlooks the in-ground pool-ideal for outdoor entertaining. The main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a cozy family room, a convenient laundry area, and a bedroom with its own ensuite bath-perfect for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a luxurious hydro tub, along with three additional bedrooms to comfortably accommodate family and guests. Recent upgrades add tremendous value and peace of mind, including a newly paved driveway, wood stove insert, newer roof, boiler, two 320-gallon oil tanks, a wrap-around porch, and a whole-house generator. The attached two-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, tools, and storage. This remarkable hilltop retreat combines timeless design, modern amenities, and serene surroundings-an exceptional place to call home. Total acreage is 14.5 acres (two parcels).

Listing Agent

Heather Fenn

Sunset Creek Realty, LLC License #RES.0825743 Listed on: 01/15/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Roy Watrous

Sunset Creek Realty, LLC License #RES.0784807

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,602

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 13.32 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 3,628 Sq Ft Home
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Bonus Room
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • East Haddam Elementary School
  • Nathan Hale High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • 60 Gallon+ Electric Water Heater
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2269713

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,602

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3628
  • Total Sq Ft: 3628
  • Year Built: 2001
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Lake
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The price increase is due to extensive construction completed in the partially finished basement. Approximately 720 feet of heated living space with the potential for an in-law apartment including a full bathroom, stove, refrigerator and French door entrance. This space can be used as a rental for supplemental income or for a home business, the possibilities are endless. The property was originally zoned for a four-home subdivision. The electrical box is equipped for multiple houses and land is approved for subdivision. Town has house as 4 bedrooms, there are actually 5 (all with closets).
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: MUST use 85 Salem Rd, Colchester for GPS
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3628
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Roughed-In Bath
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 85

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Shed, Porch, Deck, French Doors
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground Pool
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage, Paved, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 80 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: East Haddam
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Nathan Hale
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 13.32
  • Lot Description: Secluded Lightly Wooded Sloping Lot Open Lot
  • Zoning: R2
  • Parcel #: 2269713

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 14602
  • Total Assessed Value: 520390
  • Mil Rate Total: 28.06

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: East Haddam
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Nathan Hale

Map

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Price Changed $1,224,000 +6.5% $337 / Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 For Sale $1,149,000 0.0% $317 / Sq Ft
06/15/2025 06/15/25 Off Market $1,149,000 -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $1,149,000 +14.9% $317 / Sq Ft
01/15/2025 01/15/25 For Sale $999,900 -- $276 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24068888

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