Ideally situated in Mystic just minutes from downtown, this well-maintained split-level home offers a versatile layout, thoughtful updates, and inviting outdoor spaces. Hardwood floors extend through the main and upper levels, while the finished lower-level flex space offers endless possibilities as a guest room, home office, playroom, fitness area, or media room. The inviting living room features an electric fireplace that serves as a warm focal point while providing supplemental heat and ambiance. The kitchen, equipped with updated appliances, opens seamlessly to the dining area, creating a functional layout for everyday living. Step outside to the deck overlooking the spacious backyard, an ideal setting for outdoor dining, summer barbecues, entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. The fenced yard provides plenty of room for recreation, while the full basement with a dedicated laundry area offers abundant storage, workshop space, or future possibilities. An attached one-car garage adds everyday convenience, and major updates include a boiler and oil tank replaced in 2021. Just a short drive from downtown Mystic's renowned restaurants, boutiques, waterfront attractions, and marinas, with convenient access to I-95 for commuting, 61 Hilltop Rd offers the perfect balance of neighborhood living and accessibility in one of southeastern Connecticut's most desirable coastal communities.
West Mystic, located between the Mystic River and the Stonington town line, is a waterfront and residential Mystic neighborhood with salt-air marsh edges and a low-slung village streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the River Road and Noank Road corridor, where marinas, boatyards, and small shoreline businesses set a working-harbor tone. Clapboard capes and colonials sit beside pockets of newer builds, many oriented toward river views and tidal inlets. The pace follows the water, with docks, moorings, and shoreline walks shaping daily routines. S&P Oyster Company, Mystic Seaport Museum, and Mystic Aquarium serve as cultural anchors closely tied to the area’s identity. A short drive east, downtown Mystic’s drawbridges and brick storefronts extend the dining-and-strolling circuit.
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Market insights
61 Hilltop Rd · $489,000
DAYS ON MARKET
43 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.2%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$489,000
Median sale price in this area is $448,760. (8% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Automatic garage door opener
Cable available
Full basement
Bonus room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Laundry room on lower level
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (oil-fired)
Wall cooling unit
Fuel tank located in basement
Exterior features
Deck
Gutters
Garden area
Wood fence, rail fence, and chain link fence
Treed yard
Located in a subdivision
Home design
Single family home
Frame construction
Blue exterior
Parking
Attached garage
Driveway (asphalt)
3 total parking spaces
1 garage space
Construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Wood siding
Concrete foundation
Frame construction
Built as single family
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer connected
Oil hot water
Electricity and solar
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LOVELY 3 BEDROOM 1 AND 1/2 BATH WELL MAINTAINED SPLIT LEVEL HOME IN THE VERY DESIRABLE BEL AIRE COMMUNITY. ENJOY 1,371 SQ FT OF COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACE NESTLED ON .34 ACRES. VERY WELL MAINTAINED. BEAUTIFUL WOOD FLOORS, MATURE PLANTINGS AND LUSH LAWN. MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, OIL FIRED HEATING SYSTEM AND ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. SPACIOUS REAR DECK FOR ALFRESCO DINING AND HOURS OF ENJOYMENT IN ALL FOUR SEASONS. SOLD AS IS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$4,279 (+12.5%)
$49,840 + $130,130
$179,970
2021
$3,804 (+0.8%)
$52,500 + $82,530
$135,030
2020
$3,773 (+4.5%)
$52,500 + $82,530
$135,030
2019
$3,609 (+1.2%)
$52,500 + $82,530
$135,030
2018
$3,566 (+1.9%)
$52,500 + $82,530
$135,030
2017
$3,500 (+12.3%)
$52,500 + $82,530
$135,030
2016
$3,117 (+5.9%)
$48,650 + $80,990
$129,640
2014
$2,942 (−0.8%)
$48,650 + $80,990
$129,640
2011
$2,966
$48,650 + $80,990
$129,640
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,371
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,371
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New London County
APN
1956319
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2023.
Historical weather
Mystic, CT • 06355
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Mystic. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 61 Hilltop Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $337,000 and $534,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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