This charming home offers one of the best locations on Coventry Lake, nestled in a cove with a stunning waterfront setting. It features a private beach and an upgraded kitchen with butcher block countertops, subway tile, and teak floors. The open-concept living and dining area showcases distinctive cottage-style decor with panoramic views of the water. The master bedroom includes a walk-in closet. The home is fully furnished and equipped with central air, on-demand hot water heater, Nest thermostat, and 200-amp service. Recent updates include a new roof and generator hookup. Outside, you'll find thriving vegetable beds, mature fruit trees, a "she shed," and an outhouse. The property also boasts a large post-and-beam, oversized two-car garage with a bonus room on the third floor-perfect for a man cave, gaming room, workshop, or whatever you envision. This home is ideal for year-round living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$835Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Rio• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Real Estate
Bought with Rui Silva• Vision Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #24052534
Redfin Estimate
$571,328
$61K since sold in January 2025$8,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 140.8% higher than the average sale price ($237K) of 6 comparable homes.
Just Reduced!! This charming Lakefront cottage is the perfect solution to work from home with a breathtaking view or ideal for your own personal "staycation". Home is Certified for year round occupancy on beautiful spring fed Coventry Lake, a Full recreational lake! Only minutes from UCONN, a short drive to Hartford or the Casinos, and half way between NYC & Boston. Recent upgraded kitchen offers Butcher Block Counter Tops, Subway Tile & Teak Floors. Inviting open concept Living Room & Dining Area features distinctive cottage style decor w/ panoramic views of your waterfront with dock. High ceilings & teak floors throughout. The Master features a walk-in closet with stackable washer/dryer. Home ia FULLY FURNISHED w/ C/A, On Demand H/W Heater, Nest Thermostat, 200 amp service, New Roof & Generator Hook-Up. Walk out to your lakefront entertainment area. Large decks w/ separate seating areas. Enjoy your hot tub or a campfire by the shore. Thriving vegetable gardens featuring raised beds & mature fruits such as blueberries & raspberries. Bring your seeds & have your own farm-to-table experience. The "She-Shed" is the perfect spot for your plants, crafts or cozying up with a book. At the top of property is large "post & beam" 2 car barn to store all of your big toys w/ 200 amp service. Full walk-up on 2nd floor ideal for a "Man-Cave" style game room, workshop or fabulous home office, cable & internet ready! Also, with cedar closet. Ample parking at top or bottom of property.
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Public Records
Oct 13, 1998
Sold
$90,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,567 (+1.9%)
$215,600 + $54,300
$269,900
2022
$8,407
$215,600 + $54,300
$269,900
2021
$8,407
$215,600 + $54,300
$269,900
2020
$8,413 (−3.0%)
$215,600 + $54,300
$269,900
2019
$8,671 (+5.2%)
$215,600 + $53,700
$269,300
2018
$8,243 (+0.6%)
$196,000 + $60,000
$256,000
2017
$8,192 (+2.6%)
$196,000 + $60,000
$256,000
2016
$7,987 (+12.9%)
$196,000 + $60,000
$256,000
2014
$7,072 (+1.8%)
$188,700 + $59,700
$248,400
2012
$6,948
$188,700 + $59,700
$248,400
Tax history for 71 Standish Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,567 (+1.9%)
$215,600 + $54,300
$269,900
2022
$8,407
$215,600 + $54,300
$269,900
2021
$8,407
$215,600 + $54,300
$269,900
2020
$8,413 (−3.0%)
$215,600 + $54,300
$269,900
2019
$8,671 (+5.2%)
$215,600 + $53,700
$269,300
2018
$8,243 (+0.6%)
$196,000 + $60,000
$256,000
2017
$8,192 (+2.6%)
$196,000 + $60,000
$256,000
2016
$7,987 (+12.9%)
$196,000 + $60,000
$256,000
2014
$7,072 (+1.8%)
$188,700 + $59,700
$248,400
2012
$6,948
$188,700 + $59,700
$248,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
684
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tolland County
APN
1609139
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2023.
Oct 30, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Perform an electrical service upgrade.
Electrical
Jun 25, 2025 • Active
Mechanical
Install a new air conditioning unit with a heat pump and forced air system.
HVAC
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