Escape to the peace and quiet of rural Norwich in this beautifully updated Colonial, offering the perfect blend of modern luxury, classic charm, and country serenity. From the moment you step onto the welcoming front porch, you will feel right at home. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors flow seamlessly through the formal living and dining rooms, creating an elegant backdrop for holiday hosting and everyday living. The heart of the home is the magnificent family room, where dramatic cathedral ceilings and a bright skylight flood the space with natural light, centered around a cozy fireplace perfect for crisp New England evenings. Both the family room and the adjacent kitchen feature brand-new, durable luxury vinyl plank flooring that makes the spaces as functional as they are beautiful. Every inch of this home has been thoughtfully refreshed for its next owner. Move right in and enjoy a crisp, neutral paint palette throughout, accented by stylish new light fixtures. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite serves as a true retreat, complete with a generous walk-in closet and an updated primary bathroom featuring brand-new tile floors. The additional upstairs full bathroom has also been beautifully updated with its own new tile flooring. Beyond the cosmetic updates, you can buy with absolute peace of mind knowing that the big-ticket maintenance items have already been handled for you, including a newer roof and a newer boiler.
The magic continues outside, where sliding glass doors open from the main living area onto an expansive back deck. This outdoor haven overlooks a sprawling, serene backyard where you can unwind to the gentle, soothing sounds of your own private, babbling brook. Nature lovers will be delighted to find private walking trails right in the backyard, offering the ultimate convenience for morning strolls or exploring your own slice of woods. It is a rare sanctuary that feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle, yet keeps you incredibly connected. Positioned perfectly for commuters and weekend explorers alike, you are just minutes from major employers like Electric Boat and Pfizer, a quick drive to world-class dining and entertainment at the casinos, and within easy reach of the historic Mystic region and the beautiful Connecticut shoreline. "Highest and Best by Tuesday June 23rd at 12:00 PM"
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.25 acresLot Size
$222Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Georgia Labonne• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Tantic, located between Norwich’s downtown core and the rural edges toward Preston, is a residential and semi-rural Norwich neighborhood with wooded hillsides and winding back roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the meeting of Scotland Road and Tantic Road, where traffic thins and the landscape shifts to stone walls, small clearings, and long driveways. Housing reads as a mix of modest capes, ranches, and newer builds set back from the road. Mohegan Park’s trails and pond set an outdoors-first rhythm nearby. The Slater Memorial Museum and the Norwich Arts Center add a cultural counterpoint in town. Mohegan Sun and the Thames River waterfront broaden the after-hours orbit without changing Tantic’s quiet tone.
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Market insights
85 White Plains Rd · $415,000
DAYS ON MARKET
47 days
The average home goes pending in 36 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.2%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$415,000
Median sale price in this area is $448,760. (8% higher 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
Auto garage door opener
Cable available
Open floor plan
Security system
One fireplace
Full basement with hatchway access
Attic with hatch access
Total of 8 rooms
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Gas range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer
Electric dryer
Laundry room on main level
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Oil-fired heat (fuel tank located in basement)
40-gallon hot water tank
Exterior features
Shed
Deck
Gutters
Garden area
Treed, dry, open lot
Home design
Single-family home
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Frame construction
Aluminum siding
Concrete foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Private well
Septic system
Electric service
Electricity and solar
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The R-40 district are base zoning districts. The purpose of the R-40 district is to establish a district in which the principal use of the land is for low-density residential and agricultural purposes and to encourage the continuance of residential and agricultural uses. To insure that residential development, not having access to public water and sewer, and when dependent on septic tanks for sewage disposal, will occur at sufficiently lower densities to provide for a healthy environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% 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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Historical weather
Norwich, CT • 06360
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Norwich. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 85 White Plains Rd
$441,519
$27K over list price of $415K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $320K to $397K.