This stunning modern/contemporary home, tucked away in the Alewife Cove section of the Ocean Beach neighborhood, features a thoughtful use of glass, stone and wood. One enters down a stone path into the main living area, which is heated by passive solar. The open floor plan and exterior creates a feeling of spaciousness, while the remarkable solarium and beautiful tree within it provides its own oasis. Upstairs bedrooms overlook the solarium. A room off the laundry area could serve as a fabulous artist's studio, having its own entrance from the carport. There is a studio/guest suite with its own private entrance and deck. So many exciting possibilities, it could be rented out or used as office space. Steps to Alewife Cove for enjoying birdwatching and sunsets. A half mile walk to the beach! Multi-split units provide air conditioning and supplemental heat. This home is energy efficient. Conveniently located between New York City and Boston. The perfect summer home, weekend retreat or year-round home! Motivated seller, relocating due to work.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Johnstone• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Sara Venditto• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170605575
Redfin Estimate
$610,759
$116K since sold in February 2024$10K since July
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This home's estimate is 19.5% lower than the average sale price ($758K) of 6 comparable homes.
A tree grows in New London! Enter this unique modern home to discover a beautiful tree growing within the stunning two storied solarium. A stone path entry to the main living area, heated by passive solar, brings the tree'd yard indoors. Step up to the expansive kitchen and dining area with a gas-burning stove and delight in the scenery. A separate den off the living area is private enough for a study; since it leads to the kitchen it would make a great playroom for the entire family. The large bedrooms upstairs look out on the solarium, providing additional views to the outdoors. A bright sunroom off the laundry area is a peaceful artists studio and also has its own entrance from the carport. A single-car garage features a large guest suite above that has its own private entrance and deck. The property is footsteps to Alewife Cove, perfect for kayaking and bird watching. Multi-split units provide air conditioning and supplemental heat. This property is special, indeed.
Public Records
Apr 9, 2015
Sold
$450,000
$156/sq ft
Smart MLS #E275788
Apr 9, 2015
Sold
$225,000
$78/sq ft
Feb 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 6, 2014
Listed
$245,000
$85/sq ft
Huge price reduction! Fantastic energy efficient home with room to spare! Full heated solarium with natural garden.Quiet street with seasonal waterviews of alewife cove. Current heating bills budgeted at $95/mo. Rentable studio apt over garage.Roof reshingled 5 yrs ago. Covered walkway from garage. Full fenced yard.
Public Records
Mar 16, 2000
Sold
$233,000
$81/sq ft
Smart MLS #E103454
Sep 20, 1999
Listed
$245,000
$85/sq ft
Smart MLS #E100828
Sep 13, 1999
Listing Removed
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Jun 14, 1999
Listed
$260,000
$90/sq ft
Smart MLS #E96366
Jun 11, 1999
Listing Removed
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Mar 9, 1999
Listed
$264,900
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 5, 1995
Sold
$167,600
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,607 (−0.2%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2022
$5,618 (−1.7%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2021
$5,714 (−0.6%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2020
$5,750 (−4.3%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2019
$6,008 (−14.2%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2018
$7,002 (+1.0%)
$63,420 + $96,670
$160,090
2017
$6,931 (+9.4%)
$63,420 + $93,170
$156,590
2016
$6,336 (+18.1%)
$63,420 + $93,170
$156,590
2014
$5,366 (−20.8%)
$63,420 + $93,170
$156,590
2011
$6,774
$84,700 + $161,630
$246,330
Tax history for 85 Cove View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,607 (−0.2%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2022
$5,618 (−1.7%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2021
$5,714 (−0.6%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2020
$5,750 (−4.3%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2019
$6,008 (−14.2%)
$71,890 + $78,680
$150,570
2018
$7,002 (+1.0%)
$63,420 + $96,670
$160,090
2017
$6,931 (+9.4%)
$63,420 + $93,170
$156,590
2016
$6,336 (+18.1%)
$63,420 + $93,170
$156,590
2014
$5,366 (−20.8%)
$63,420 + $93,170
$156,590
2011
$6,774
$84,700 + $161,630
$246,330
*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
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,887
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New London County
APN
1996192
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 2023.
R-1
Single Family Low Density Residential District
To provide for areas of relatively open character for single family detached dwellings as well as for preservation of open spaces through cluster development on appropriate sites; to provide for facilities and uses which serve residents of these areas and which are benefited by an open residential environment; to provide opportunity for creative use of large older buildings as a means of assuring neighborhood stability, aesthetics and historic preservation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Carport
Garages Number: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Cooling System: Split System
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer