This home's estimate is 25.1% higher than the average sale price ($548K) of 6 comparable homes.
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56 River Rd, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
About this home
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!! This antique Victorian 3-story home built in the 1870s is filled with rich history, that comes with access to the Pawcatuck River with 0.21 acres of waterfront where its previous dock existed. Throughout it offers: A large foyer with a double door entrance, met with a three-story spiral staircase that you can see to the top of. Filled with antiques (that do convey) from a vintage Glenwood stove to furniture from the late 1800s!! Spacious rooms with beautiful fireplaces and closets, original built-in 9ft wood pocket doors that keep the living room and dining room separate, hardwood floors throughout the house, updated electrical, and all-new plaster walls throughout the main part of the home. There is also a well on the property which would be a great use for radiant heat or an irrigation system. This oversized corner lot offers a possible subdivision for additional waterfront housing. This is a must-see opportunity, and it is ready for your personal touch to restore this beauty! Great proximity to downtown Westerly and Watch Hill. Cash or Rehab offers only.
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Sale history for 56 River Rd
$169/sq ft
$187/sq ft
$195/sq ft
$195/sq ft
$47/sq ft
Tax history for 56 River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage Information
- Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Barn, Driveway
- Garages Number: 3
Interior
- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 11
- Laundry Room Location: Separate Laundry Room on second level.
- Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
- Interior Features: Cable - Available
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Cooling System: Window Unit
- Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Dryer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 4
- Room Information
- Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room, Staff Quarters
- Room Count: 12
- Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access, Storage
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Walk-up, Partially Finished, Storage Space
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Wood Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Shake, Cedar, Wood
- Exterior Features: Covered Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Open Lot, Cleared, Water View, Corner Lot, Level Lot, Fence - Stone
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Stone
- Construction Description: Frame
- Color: White
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: Frontage, River, Dock or Mooring, View
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 3202
- Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Gravel
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $256,900
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public Water Connected
- Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
- Hot Water Description: Oil
- Heat Type: Radiator, Steam, Wood/Coal Stove
- Heat Fuel Type: Coal, Gas In Street, Oil, Wood
- Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
- Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
Location
- School Information
- High School: Stonington
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
- Directions: GPS Friendly
- Direct Waterfront
- County: New London
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,202
- Stories: 3.0
- Lot Size: 0.79 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1870
- Year Renovated: —
- County: New London County
- APN: 2079673
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 1
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1904 Sq. Ft. | $559,127 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1854 Sq. Ft. | $684,150 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1328 Sq. Ft. | $581,115 |
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2640 Sq. Ft. | $669,132 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1470 Sq. Ft. | $645,037 |
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