Thoughtfully Enhanced Old Saybrook Retreat Steps from Knollwood Beach! This meticulously improved 1,868 square foot home in desirable Old Saybrook offers the perfect blend of modern convenience and coastal lifestyle. Significant updates throughout include a new furnace, central air conditioning, whole-house generator, new propane tank, and complete 200 amp electrical service upgrade, ensuring year-round comfort and peace of mind. The thoughtfully expanded and permitted lower level adds an impressive 846 square feet of finished living space, creating endless possibilities for recreation, home office, or guest accommodations. Upstairs, two generously proportioned bedrooms provide serene retreats with ample space for relaxation, complemented by one and a half beautifully appointed bathrooms. Interior enhancements include elegant Hunter Douglas blinds throughout, sophisticated recessed lighting, convenient first-floor laundry, and fresh paint that brightens every room. The upgraded garage and smooth concrete sidewalks add both functionality and curb appeal to this exceptional property. Every detail has been considered in this move-in-ready home, perfectly positioned just a leisurely stroll from Knollwood Beach. Whether you're entertaining guests in the newly finished lower level or preparing for a day by the water, this exceptional Old Saybrook property delivers both luxury and practicality in an unbeatable shoreline location.
This property is not located in a flood zone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Teri Lewis• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Welcome to Knollwood Beach Association! This turn-key, ranch style home is light, bright and open with salt marsh views. Tastefully remodeled and upgraded with high end materials and workmanship. Custom bathrooms with a large walk in shower. Hardwood floors. Full dry basement with high ceilings. Smart features throughout. Oversized detached garage allows for parking and storage. Vinyl shingle siding and an architectural shingled roof. Relax on the large trex deck while watching the birds and scenery in your private backyard. Knollwood Beach Association includes tennis courts, pickleball, clubhouse, basketball courts, space for kayaks, and of course the large sandy beach. This property is not in a flood zone.
Smart MLS #170587690
Sep 15, 2023
Sold
$725,243
$372/sq ft
Aug 8, 2023
Contingent
—
Aug 5, 2023
Listed
$749,000
$384/sq ft
Jul 31, 2023
Coming Soon
$749,000
$384/sq ft
Beautiful Knollwood Beach home located on a shady, quiet lot with salt marsh views. This ranch style home has an open floor plan with a remodeled kitchen, remodeled full bath, three bedrooms, a full basement and a one car oversized detached garage. Other details include architectural shingle roof, thermopane windows, vinyl shingle siding, and a slider door that opens onto the large deck. The kitchen and bath have tile floors and all the other rooms have hardwood floors. The home has hot water baseboard heat for warm cozy winters and is cooled by central air. The basement is dry and has high ceilings. If you want more living area you could investigate finishing the basement. The yard is very nice with a little bit of everything from flowers and mature plantings to tall shade trees. This home belongs to the Knollwood Beach Association which has much to offer. Membership in the association provides use of a very large and very beautiful sandy beach, a newer jetty, picnic tables and umbrellas overlooking the beach area, a club house, a tennis court, basketball court, playground, and a softball field. In addition to all these things there is weekly year-round garbage pickup. The association membership for 2023 for this home is $429.00. A quick trip to the village center provides you with quaint shops, restaurants, services, community events, coffee shops and shopping center. Come See!
Public Records
Sep 7, 2004
Sold
$375,000
$192/sq ft
Smart MLS #E148437
Jul 13, 2004
Listed
$375,000
$192/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9083041
Jul 13, 2004
Listed
$375,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 2004
Sold
$179,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,143 (+1.8%)
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2022
$4,068 (+0.1%)
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2021
$4,062
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2020
$4,062 (+1.5%)
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2019
$4,001 (−8.1%)
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2018
$4,353 (−0.3%)
$116,200 + $105,900
$222,100
2017
$4,366 (+2.1%)
$116,200 + $105,900
$222,100
2016
$4,278 (+4.1%)
$116,200 + $105,900
$222,100
2014
$4,109 (−2.1%)
$116,200 + $105,900
$222,100
2011
$4,195
$129,900 + $146,100
$276,000
Tax history for 16 Seagull Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,143 (+1.8%)
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2022
$4,068 (+0.1%)
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2021
$4,062
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2020
$4,062 (+1.5%)
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2019
$4,001 (−8.1%)
$116,200 + $86,400
$202,600
2018
$4,353 (−0.3%)
$116,200 + $105,900
$222,100
2017
$4,366 (+2.1%)
$116,200 + $105,900
$222,100
2016
$4,278 (+4.1%)
$116,200 + $105,900
$222,100
2014
$4,109 (−2.1%)
$116,200 + $105,900
$222,100
2011
$4,195
$129,900 + $146,100
$276,000
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,026
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1023216
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway