Last Sold Price
3 beds1,922 sqft$252/sqft
497 Joshuatown Rd, Lyme, CT 06371

Description

This handsome C1890 3 Bedroom 3.5 bathroom farmhouse is located on much sought after Joshuatown Rd, in a serene setting overlooking glorious multiple acres of open fields, where horses can be seen peacefully grazing and wooded conservancy land beyond. The interior features wood floors throughout, a cozy living room with a charming fireplace and windows overlooking the terraced back garden, stone walls and abutting fields. The main floor primary bedroom suite shares the same lovely views. The ample...This handsome C1890 3 Bedroom 3.5 bathroom farmhouse is located on much sought after Joshuatown Rd, in a serene setting overlooking glorious multiple acres of open fields, where horses can be seen peacefully grazing and wooded conservancy land beyond. The interior features wood floors throughout, a cozy living room with a charming fireplace and windows overlooking the terraced back garden, stone walls and abutting fields. The main floor primary bedroom suite shares the same lovely views. The ample eat-in kitchen, comes with all new appliances and good looking butcher block counter tops. There is sunlit intimate formal dining room, which could be used as a library or den if preferred. On the upper level there are 2 additional bedrooms, one full and one half bathrooms. There is an additional full bathroom conveniently located at the rear of the house off the mud/laundry room. There is an antique barn with two bays and a workshop/storage area. The property is a short walking distance to Whalebone Cove, the CT River, the Hadlyme/Chester Ferry and Gillette Castle. For those energetic souls, the area is ideal for morning walks or bicycling. There are nearby riding facilities, Fox Hopyard Country Club offering golf, tennis and dining. I95 and Rt 9 highways are approximately 20/25 minutes away, as is the Amtrak station. Both Bradley and Tweed airports can be reached in under an hour for frequent travelers. Hadlyme is approximately midway between Boston and NYC.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/01/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Roger Parkman • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (203) 676-1061 C: (203) 676-1061 rparkman@wpsir.com
  2. Listed by Mj Derisio • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
    P: (860) 434-2400 C: (860) 304-8020 mjderisio@wpsir.com

Property Details for 497 Joshuatown Road

Status
MLS #
170608955
Days on Market
65
Taxes
$4,239 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1890
Lot Size
0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
Basement Description
Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Hadlyme
Style
Antique, Farm House
Garage Parking Info
Detached Garage, Barn
Swimming Pool
No

Location

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Building Information for 497 Joshuatown Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

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$2,813 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,460

Property Taxes

$353

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 497 Joshuatown Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: RTE 156N TO RTE82E TO RTE 148 AND FIRST LEFT ON JOSHUATOWN RD
  • Elementary School: Lyme Consolidated
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.420098
  • Longitude: -72.411147
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Private School(s), Stables/Riding, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 6
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: $4,239
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Stone Wall
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator, Zoned
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: IN THE MUD ROOM
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Room Count: 6
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Ceiling Fan,Country,Dining Area,Hardwood Floor,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 09BB53706F8C6A5BE063D501100A19F8
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: YELLOW
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 3734
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1922
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Parcel Number: 1520983
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1922.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1922.0
  • Zoning: RU40
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 497 Joshuatown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1529649987

$484,000

+15.3% / yr

Jul 12, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #649926677

$250,000

+9.5% / yr

Aug 20, 1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92636780

$21,800
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1529649987

$484,000

+15.3% / yr

07/12/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #649926677

$250,000

+9.5% / yr

08/20/1992

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92636780

$21,800

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

Public Records for 497 Joshuatown Road

Taxable ValueLand$190,400Additions$151,600Total$342,000
Tax Record2025$4,959 ($413 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,922 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,922 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt995 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNLYME M:8 L:80

Schools near 497 Joshuatown Road

This home is within Regional School District 18.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lyme Consolidated School
PublicK to 5

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lyme-Old Lyme High School
Public9 to 12

Franklin Academy
Private8 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Roger Parkman; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Mj Derisio

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