42 Brightwater Road

Closed 9/17/12
Closed 9/17/12
Exterior Front.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$497,000
4 beds1,324 sqft$375/sqft
42 Brightwater Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
1946Year Built
$375/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Old lyme shores gem. Short walk to sandy beach. 4-Br,2-ba colonial on oversized lot. Large deck. Enclosed 21x10 porch with distant waterview. Newer windows,copper plumbing,propane space heater, 1st floor bathroom. W/d. Outside shower. Furnishings negot.Old lyme shores gem. Short walk to sandy beach. 4-Br,2-ba colonial on oversized lot. Large deck. Enclosed 21x10 porch with distant waterview. Newer windows,copper plumbing,propane space heater, 1st floor bathroom. W/d. Outside shower. Furnishings negot.
  • Listed by: Larrye Debear 860.301.3463 ldebear@prudentialct.com • Prudential Connecticut Realty
Listing closed: 09/17/2012 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: G620702

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$590,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

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Property Information for 42 Brightwater Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,521 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New London County
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Colonial
  • Subdivision: Old Lyme Shores
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Directions: Route 156 to brightwater road
  • Elementary School: Mile Creek
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • Latitude: 41.287037
  • Longitude: -72.272125
  • State: Connecticut
  • Subd Complex: Old Lyme Shores
HOA and Fees
  • Property Tax: $7,521
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Beach Rights, L. I. Sound Frontage, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Space Heater
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD56EB3EA23D4492E0531401100AE677
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: L-Shaped
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: L-Shaped
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: DD56EB3EA23D4492E0531401100AE677
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Island
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Island
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 14
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: White
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Property Info: Gated Community, Seasonal Property
  • Sq Ft Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Bank Owned Property: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1555257
  • Sq Ft Total: 1324.0
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected

Property History for 42 Brightwater Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #339691776

$497,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #339691776

$497,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 42 Brightwater Road

Taxable ValueLand$346,000Additions$191,700Total$537,700
Tax Record2025$8,727 ($727 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,328 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,328 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,098 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningR-10CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNOLYM M:81 L:23

Schools near 42 Brightwater Road

This home is within Regional School District 18.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mile Creek School
Public - K to 5
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mile Creek School
PublicK to 5

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Brightwater Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
$497,000
4
1,324
6,098
38 Brightwater Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
–
3
1.5
1,230
3,920
37 Billow Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
$192,500
4
1.5
1,476
6,098
36 Brightwater Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
–
4
1.5
1,196
3,920
41 Brightwater Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
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4
1.5
1,600
6,098
39 Brightwater Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
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4
1.5
1,320
3,920

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