This waterfront property, sited high on an exceptional site of just under three acres, has extraordinary panoramic views of the Connecticut River, Great Island and the Long Island Sound. Wide open views extend from Fishers Island to the Old Saybrook Lighthouse are enjoyed from sunrise to spectacular sunsets. The modest summer Cottage was built as a family summer retreat over 70-years ago and has extraordinary nature views in all seasons. With direct access to the Back River, you can launch your kayak and explore the wildlife of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center or cruise the Sound or River in your boat. Old Lyme is known as the home of American Impressionists and is halfway between New York and Boston. It is only minutes to the Village of Old Lyme for shopping, fine dining, art galleries, the Old Lyme Inn, the famed Griswold Museum and Old Lyme Country Club for tennis and golf. This exceptional waterfront property having a superb location has unlimited potential.
Vacant landProperty Type
2.8 acresLot Size
$708,422Price/Acres
Listed by Colette Harron• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Teri Lewis• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170522144
Redfin Estimate
$1,983,581
$716K since sold in June 2023$340K since August
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This home's estimate is 66% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,539
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New London County
APN
1550851
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jan 30, 2024.
May 25, 2026 • Final
Building permit application (residential)
Rebuild an existing garage using the existing footing.
Remodel
May 13, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
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Exterior
Lot Information
# of Lots: 1
Lot Improvements: House(S), Garage(S)
Lot Description: Open Lot, Water View
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, Frontage, River, View