5 Bittersweet Dr

2,872 Sq. Ft.
$193 / Sq. Ft.
2,872
Sq. Ft.
$193
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled at 5 Bittersweet Drive in Gales Ferry, CT, this impressive property showcasing 4/5 bedrooms, two spacious primary suites, 3 full baths, a heated inground saltwater pool, outdoor hot tub, beautifully crafted stoned fireplaces one in master bedroom, expansive primary suite on second floor, well-appointed remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, beautiful granted counter tops, tilwd back aplash, new central air in 2024, new pressure tanks 2024, wrap around deck great for entertaining...Nestled at 5 Bittersweet Drive in Gales Ferry, CT, this impressive property showcasing 4/5 bedrooms, two spacious primary suites, 3 full baths, a heated inground saltwater pool, outdoor hot tub, beautifully crafted stoned fireplaces one in master bedroom, expansive primary suite on second floor, well-appointed remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, beautiful granted counter tops, tilwd back aplash, new central air in 2024, new pressure tanks 2024, wrap around deck great for entertaining and events. Close to Mohegan Sun, EB, Foxwoods Casino, Great Wolf Lodge, short distance to Rhode Island, and major highway 395, secluded setting, 2-car attached garage, and numerous additional amenities. Arrange your private tour today.
  1. Listed by Claritza Fong • Kazantzis Real Estate, LLC
    P: (860)-774-2733 C: (860)-481-5700 claritzafong_realtor@outlook.com

Property Details for 5 Bittersweet Drive

Basement Description
Full
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
Gales Ferry
Style
Colonial
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved
Swimming Pool
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 01:41 PM

Property Details for 5 Bittersweet Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #24120581
Days on Market81
Taxes$9,541 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1980
Lot Size1.01 AC / 43,995 SF
CountyNew London County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Kazantzis Real Estate, LLC, Claritza Fong

Sold By RE/MAX Legends, Joan M Casey

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Building Information for 5 Bittersweet Drive

Stories-Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size1.01 AC / 43,995 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,500 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,705

Property Taxes

$795

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Bittersweet Drive

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: N/a
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.463435
  • Longitude: -72.058174
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 10
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $9,541
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Description: Heated, Concrete, Safety Fence, Salt Water, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 3CC4000D0B42A4DDE0631A01100AC854
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding, Other
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2872
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Sloping Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1509579
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2872.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2872.0
  • Zoning: R40
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Propane, Tankless Hotwater
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 5 Bittersweet Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 1, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499408147

$480,000

+8.5% / yr

Jun 21, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #356704606

$226,000

+4.9% / yr

Jul 31, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92633014

$128,000

+3.0% / yr

Apr 15, 1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92625034

$102,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/01/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499408147

$480,000

+8.5% / yr

06/21/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #356704606

$226,000

+4.9% / yr

07/31/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92633014

$128,000

+3.0% / yr

04/15/1994

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92625034

$102,900

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

Public Records for 5 Bittersweet Drive

Taxable ValueLand$56,280Additions$200,620Total$256,900
Tax Record2024$9,541 ($795 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,872 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,872 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt532 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,996 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980ZoningR40CountyNEW LONDONAPNLEDY M:24 B:200 L:5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Bittersweet Drive

This home is within Ledyard School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Gales Ferry School
PublicK to 2

Ledyard Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ledyard High School
Public9 to 12

Juliet W. Long School
Public3 to 5

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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