This handsome C1890 3 Bedroom 3.5 bathroom farmhouse is located on much sought after Joshuatown Rd, in a serene setting overlooking glorious multiple acres of open fields, where horses can be seen peacefully grazing and wooded conservancy land beyond. The interior features wood floors throughout, a cozy living room with a charming fireplace and windows overlooking the terraced back garden, stone walls and abutting fields. The main floor primary bedroom suite shares the same lovely views. The ample eat-in kitchen, comes with all new appliances and good looking butcher block counter tops. There is sunlit intimate formal dining room, which could be used as a library or den if preferred. On the upper level there are 2 additional bedrooms, one full and one half bathrooms. There is an additional full bathroom conveniently located at the rear of the house off the mud/laundry room. There is an antique barn with two bays and a workshop/storage area. The property is a short walking distance to Whalebone Cove, the CT River, the Hadlyme/Chester Ferry and Gillette Castle. For those energetic souls, the area is ideal for morning walks or bicycling. There are nearby riding facilities, Fox Hopyard Country Club offering golf, tennis and dining. I95 and Rt 9 highways are approximately 20/25 minutes away, as is the Amtrak station. Both Bradley and Tweed airports can be reached in under an hour for frequent travelers. Hadlyme is approximately midway between Boston and NYC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Roger Parkman• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by MJ Derisio• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Wendy Visgilio• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170608955
Redfin Estimate
$825,469
$341K since sold in March 2024$108K since August
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This home's estimate is 58.9% higher than the average sale price ($520K) of 5 comparable homes.
Quintessential New England Farmhouse on small lot with views of pastures with stone walls and a sweet patio with perennial gardens. Well maintained yet features the vintage charm of an 1890's farmhouse. The living room features wood floors, a wood burning fireplace and an entrance to a covered porch worthy of a good book and a cup of tea. A ample 1st floor master bedroom with ensuite bath is privately set off the living room wing and has its own door to the patio for late night glances of the stars. The eat in kitchen has a breakfast bar and casual dining area. The back door off the patio enters the mudroom with laundry area and full bath. The formal dining is bright and just off the entrance foyer. A charming flight of stenciled stairs takes you up to 2 bedrooms and a 1/2 bath. At .39 acres there is room to garden and putter in the 2 bay carriage house 24x16 style garage with workshop area. Hadlyme is a charming village in Lyme. There are hiking trails in all directions close by. The Historic Hadlyme Ferry is close to shuttle you to Chester during it's season or the Goodspeed Theater and historic swing bridge are just 6 miles away. Biking, Kayaking and exploring the miles and miles of trails maintained by the Lyme Land Trust are just a few of the activities that can keep you busy here. Walk to the Hadlyme Country Market, Gillette's Castle or the Historic Ferry. Property being sold in As Is condition.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,339 (+46.2%)
$171,400 + $153,700
$325,100
2022
$4,337
$108,700 + $108,700
$217,400
2021
$4,337
$108,700 + $108,700
$217,400
2020
$4,337
$108,700 + $108,700
$217,400
2019
$4,337 (−5.9%)
$108,700 + $108,700
$217,400
2018
$4,607 (+1.9%)
$135,900 + $111,800
$247,700
2017
$4,521
$135,900 + $111,800
$247,700
2016
$4,521 (+7.4%)
$135,900 + $111,800
$247,700
2014
$4,211 (+0.7%)
$135,900 + $111,800
$247,700
2011
$4,182
$188,700 + $110,000
$298,700
Tax history for 497 Joshuatown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,339 (+46.2%)
$171,400 + $153,700
$325,100
2022
$4,337
$108,700 + $108,700
$217,400
2021
$4,337
$108,700 + $108,700
$217,400
2020
$4,337
$108,700 + $108,700
$217,400
2019
$4,337 (−5.9%)
$108,700 + $108,700
$217,400
2018
$4,607 (+1.9%)
$135,900 + $111,800
$247,700
2017
$4,521
$135,900 + $111,800
$247,700
2016
$4,521 (+7.4%)
$135,900 + $111,800
$247,700
2014
$4,211 (+0.7%)
$135,900 + $111,800
$247,700
2011
$4,182
$188,700 + $110,000
$298,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16,988
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
1,922
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New London County
APN
1520983
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Barn
Garages Number: 2
Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 6
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Location: IN THE MUD ROOM
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer