Off market jan 2018 for $220K

$449,882

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,082/mo

•

2,010

sq ft

79 School St, Groton, CT 06340

About this home

Fairway views of the Thames River from high upon Historic Groton Bank. This 4 bedroom Colonial, Circa 1875 the Billings Brown house, has 2 full baths and over 2,000 sq. ft. Spacious kitchen with island. Formal dining room, hardwood flooring, Thermopane windows and master bedroom has walk-in closet. Full basement, walk-up attic with great storage. Patio with private back yard and mature plantings. Detached 1 car garage. Walking distance to the water, Bill Memorial Library, Fort Griswold and Washington Park. City of Groton beach rights!

Single-familyProperty Type

1875Year Built

8,494 sq ftLot Size

$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Gregory Broadbent • RE/MAX Coast and Country

Bought with Gregory Broadbent • RE/MAX Coast and Country

Source:Smart MLS #E10236190

Redfin Estimate

$449,882

$230K since sold in January 2018$27K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.3% higher than the average sale price ($397K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 26, 2026
$460,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,898 sq ft
95 Monument St, Groton, CT 06340
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$410,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,146 sq ft
85 Baker Ave, Groton, CT 06340
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$385,900
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,942 sq ft
93 Ocean Ave, New London, CT 06320
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$355,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
163 Willetts Ave, New London, CT 06320
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$375,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,114 sq ft
117 Blydenburg Ave, New London, CT 06320

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$2,535/mo

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Market trends in 06340, CT

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$374K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

21 MoM

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Sale history for 79 School St

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170093484

Jun 26, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jun 8, 2018

Listed

$269,900

$134/sq ft

Smart MLS #E10236190

Jan 16, 2018

Sold

$220,000

$109/sq ft

Nov 27, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jul 25, 2017

Listed

$240,000

$119/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 29, 2011

Sold

$235,000

$117/sq ft

Smart MLS #E243764

Nov 1, 2010

Listed

$249,900

$124/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 19, 2007

Sold

$246,000

$122/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 21, 2006

Sold

$280,000

$139/sq ft

Smart MLS #E122628

Nov 23, 2001

Listed

$154,900

$77/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$4,677 (+10.0%)

$57,260 + $130,200

$187,460

2021

$4,252 (+3.0%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2020

$4,130 (+3.3%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2019

$3,998 (−1.0%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2018

$4,037 (−0.3%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2017

$4,051 (+1.0%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2016

$4,010 (+8.8%)

$46,410 + $101,220

$147,630

2014

$3,684 (−1.4%)

$46,410 + $101,220

$147,630

2011

$3,737

$46,410 + $101,220

$147,630

Tax history for 79 School St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$4,677 (+10.0%)

$57,260 + $130,200

$187,460

2021

$4,252 (+3.0%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2020

$4,130 (+3.3%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2019

$3,998 (−1.0%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2018

$4,037 (−0.3%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2017

$4,051 (+1.0%)

$37,310 + $103,110

$140,420

2016

$4,010 (+8.8%)

$46,410 + $101,220

$147,630

2014

$3,684 (−1.4%)

$46,410 + $101,220

$147,630

2011

$3,737

$46,410 + $101,220

$147,630

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,010

Year built

1875

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New London County

APN

1949590

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 1

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: First Floor
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener
In-Law Apartment: No
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
Appliances Included: Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Workshop
Room Count: 8
Basement Description: Full With Hatchway
Has Attic
Attic Description: Walk-up

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Siding: Cedar
Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio

Lot Information
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Sloping Lot

Property Information
Waterfront Description: Beach Rights, View, Walk to Water
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2010
Driveway Type: Cement

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $140,420

Rental Information
Lease Purchase YN: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Baseboard
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

HOA Information
Association Amenities: Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts

School Information
Middle Jr High School: West Side
High School: Fitch Senior
Elementary School: Mary Morrisson

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts, Public Trash Pickup, Walk to Bus Lines
Directions: Take Exit 85 from I-95N for US-1N Thames St/Downtown Groton. Follow signs for Thames St. Keep left at fork, follow signs for Groton; use right lane turn slightly onto North St, right onto Meridian St, left onto Monument St, right onto School St.
County: New London

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,010
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: —
County: New London County
APN: 1949590

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 2

Around this home

Schools

Thames River Magnet School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

Groton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

5/10

Fitch Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

5/10

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Estimated sale price

$428,000 – $518,000

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Home values near 79 School St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
96 School St, Groton, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2814 Sq. Ft.	$606,780
50 School St, Groton, CT 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2651 Sq. Ft.	$562,505

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 School St, Groton, CT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2506 Sq. Ft.	$523,412
71 School St, Groton, CT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$348,600

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 School St, Groton, CT 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2779 Sq. Ft.	$526,801
65 School St, Groton, CT 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2111 Sq. Ft.	$480,058

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