If you can think of a lovely "English Country Cottage", this is it! Located on Shippee Hill, the highest point on much revered Joshuatown Rd, with several million dollar+ homes nearby. This very recently renovated/remodeled C1900 Colonial charmer, offers spacious public rooms for formal entertaining or relaxing, both the formal living room and dining rooms, offer wood burning fireplaces, a super, light and bright eat in kitchen with breakfast nook with bay windows overlooking the expansive lawns and back terrace. The current owner added a master bed suite in 2015, which includes a good size bedroom, a dressing room separating it from an almost "Ballroom" size, top of the line bathroom,providing a soaking tub, a large walk-in shower and his and her vanities, with carerra marble counter tops, shower and walls. The house is nestled on a truly magical serene country setting and if you like lounging in the garden, you can hear the barges passing along the CT River below and the the sound of the Essex Steam Train across the river, or you can watch various wildlife around you and there is ample room to install a swimming pool and or tennis court. All providing a wonderful primary or weekend home
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
3.05 acresLot Size
$494Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Roger Parkman• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Colette Harron• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #N10180940
Redfin Estimate
$1,011,299
$531K since sold in January 2017$45K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 52.2% higher than the average sale price ($664K) of 6 comparable homes.
A beautifully renovated gem tucked in between multi million dollar homes on the sought after joshuatown road. The renovations offer lots of light, an open floor plan, fabulous kitchen, a large fireplaced addition with expansive bluestone patio. Awesome! The house is being sold in "as-is" condition. Attorney will review all contracts prior to seller's written acceptance.
Public Records
Sep 22, 1997
Sold
$390,210
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 24, 1997
Sold
$235,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,723 (+48.5%)
$220,300 + $278,300
$498,600
2022
$6,548
$139,700 + $188,500
$328,200
2021
$6,548
$139,700 + $188,500
$328,200
2020
$6,548
$139,700 + $188,500
$328,200
2019
$6,548 (+1.2%)
$139,700 + $188,500
$328,200
2018
$6,469 (+1.9%)
$187,500 + $160,300
$347,800
2017
$6,347
$187,500 + $160,300
$347,800
2016
$6,347 (+29.2%)
$187,500 + $160,300
$347,800
2014
$4,911 (−2.2%)
$187,500 + $101,400
$288,900
2011
$5,020
$254,900 + $103,700
$358,600
Tax history for 303 Joshuatown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,723 (+48.5%)
$220,300 + $278,300
$498,600
2022
$6,548
$139,700 + $188,500
$328,200
2021
$6,548
$139,700 + $188,500
$328,200
2020
$6,548
$139,700 + $188,500
$328,200
2019
$6,548 (+1.2%)
$139,700 + $188,500
$328,200
2018
$6,469 (+1.9%)
$187,500 + $160,300
$347,800
2017
$6,347
$187,500 + $160,300
$347,800
2016
$6,347 (+29.2%)
$187,500 + $160,300
$347,800
2014
$4,911 (−2.2%)
$187,500 + $101,400
$288,900
2011
$5,020
$254,900 + $103,700
$358,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Stone Wall
Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded, Open Lot
Building Information
Color: white
Property Information
Waterfront Description: L. I. Sound Frontage
Radon Mitigation Air
Radon Mitigation Water
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Driveway Type: Crushed Stone
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $347,800
Rental Information
Lease Purchase YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Electric
Heat Type: Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Propane
Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
Energy Features: Thermopane Windows
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: PBOE
Intermediate School: Lyme Old Lyme
High School: Lyme - Old Lyme
Elementary School: Lyme Consolidated
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Exit 70 from I95 North or South, take Rte156N to Hamburg Cove, 1st left after Reynolds Garage on Old Hamburg Rd then left on Joshuatown Rd, property is about 3.5 miles from there, just after Mitchell Hill Rd on your right.
County: New London
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,126
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: New London County
APN: 1520939
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 1
Around this home
Schools
Mile Creek School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 9.2mi
8/10
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
9/10
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
70% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Lyme, CT • 06371
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$961,000 – $1.16M
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