Beautifully maintained and filled with timeless New England charm, this inviting 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial offers over 2,200 square feet across three finished levels on a beautifully landscaped lot. Thoughtfully blending original character with everyday functionality, this home features hardwood floors, spacious living areas, an oversized detached two-car garage, a fully fenced backyard, and paid-off solar panels. Step inside to discover spacious living and dining rooms, a flexible first-floor office or bonus room, and a bright, functional kitchen with skylights, abundant cabinetry, and generous workspace. Just beyond, the inviting sitting room showcases vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, a cozy wood-burning stove, built-in window seating, and direct access to the enclosed porch. The second floor offers generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, while the finished third level provides a private retreat with its own full bath, ideal for guests, a home office, or bonus living space. Outside, enjoy the covered front porch, enclosed screened porch, spacious deck, and fully fenced backyard. The oversized detached garage offers excellent storage, or workshop space while the owned solar panels are paid in full with no solar lease to assume. Conveniently located in Waterford near, New London Submarine Base, & U.S. Coast Guard Academy, shopping, restaurants, major hwys- this home offers the perfect combination of timeless character, modern efficiency, and everyday convenience.
Est. $3,082 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 161 Old Norwich Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24190153
Jul 30, 2026
Sold
$500,000
$229/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 11, 2026
Listed
$449,900
$206/sq ft
Jul 9, 2026
Coming Soon
$449,900
$206/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 2020
Sold
$289,900
$133/sq ft
Smart MLS #170272501
Apr 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2020
Sold
$289,900
$133/sq ft
Mar 30, 2020
Pending
—
Feb 20, 2020
Contingent
—
Feb 17, 2020
Listed
$289,000
$133/sq ft
A most charming home with a freshly painted interior set on .82 acre lot with beautiful landscaping nestled behind lush maple trees. The grand yard has a separate fenced area with lots of room to play or garden. Rock away the time while relaxing on the classic front porch or perhaps grilling on the open side deck. There is a perfect screened porch right off the remodeled kitchen complete with white cabinets, stylish back-splash, new flooring and newer stainless appliances. Enjoy a casual meal in the breakfast nook with a wood stove or use this area as a small sitting room with a bay window seat. This room leads out to the side porch for personal use or to greet guests. The dining room is surrounded by handsome wall trim and is convenient to the kitchen. Plenty of space is offered in the large living area which is also entered by the front door. To complete the main level there is a study with a full wall unit and a half bath. The upper level offers three bedrooms with wood floors, built-ins, ceiling fans and a full bath. The master suite is on the third level with a vaulted ceiling, skylight, closet and full bath and has central air for this space. Not to forget is the over-sized detached two car garage built in 2005 with solar panels for efficiency and an upper level ready to finish for many uses. Updates also include a new furnace and reserve tank 2017, fence added 2016, garage has electricity for charging port. Most all updates since 2004.