575 Leetes Island Road

Closed 7/1/26Virtual Tour
Closed 7/1/26Virtual Tour
Shell Beach Lagoon on left leading into the Long Island Sound. Home is located directly across Leetes Island Road.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$876,000
2 beds3,140 sqft
575 Leetes Island Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.64 acresLot Size
1710Year Built
$279/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy living in one of CT's most coveted historical treasures, the Pelatiah Leete House! Perched on a private, sweeping knoll with WATERVIEWS of Shell Beach Lagoon running into Long Island Sound, (located across the road) this Colonial Home is as close as one gets to genuine American History. Only 5 families have inhabited this 1710 English Post & Beam home that has survived Colonial Times & a chapter in the Revolutionary War. One of the first CT structures to be admitted to the National Register...Enjoy living in one of CT's most coveted historical treasures, the Pelatiah Leete House! Perched on a private, sweeping knoll with WATERVIEWS of Shell Beach Lagoon running into Long Island Sound, (located across the road) this Colonial Home is as close as one gets to genuine American History. Only 5 families have inhabited this 1710 English Post & Beam home that has survived Colonial Times & a chapter in the Revolutionary War. One of the first CT structures to be admitted to the National Register of Historical Places, NO building restrictions! Lovingly restored to its authentic past, this Crimson seaside beauty is an antique purist's dream come true! Attention to period details is evident: 4 Fireplaces (beehive ovens) Original Wide Board Chestnut Flooring, Built-Ins, Post & Beam Architecture, Corner Cupboards. Formal Dining Room, Parlor & large Living Room all w/Fireplaces; Den & 1st Fl Full Bath. Kitchen has wine cooler, Pantry & recently updated Carrara Marble counter tops. Dutch Door leads to gracious Patio. 2nd Level offers 2 Bedrooms & Updated, spacious full Bath & Laundry Room. Town has 2 Bedrooms listed on field card b/c of septic size; the Den w/full Bath on 1st level and a Library on 2nd Level have been used as Bedrooms in the past Crushed white stones & specimen plantings surround the 4 Garden Rooms magically located throughout the property. The Pelatiah Leete House marries American history with subtle, modern living. Mins to town & beach 2h drive to NYC & Boston
  • Listed by: Mary-Jo McAvey 203.767.6427 mary-jo.mcavey@raveis.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/01/2026 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24158873

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Property Information for 575 Leetes Island Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,168 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New Haven County
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Interior Access, Partial With Hatchway
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Leetes Island
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1710
  • Lot Size: 0.64 AC / 27,878 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS
  • Elementary School: A. W. Cox
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Guilford
  • Intermediate School: Baldwin
  • Latitude: 41.265217
  • Longitude: -72.71581
  • Middle Jr High School: Adams
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $11,168
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Shed, Lighting, French Doors, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water, View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Laundry Room Location: 2nd floor
  • Rooms Additional: Sitting Room
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Built-Ins,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling,Beams,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor,On 3rd Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-In Hutch,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 4CC0DA9647B55836E063E201100A99FC
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Beams,Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: French Doors,Patio/Terrace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 4CC0DA9647B55836E063E201100A99FC
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Library
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Skylight,Built-Ins,Stall Shower,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Crimson
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1710
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3140
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
  • Parcel Number: 1117418
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3140.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3140.0
  • Zoning: R-5
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, 100 Gallon Tank
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 575 Leetes Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1944523702

$876,000

+4.9% / yr

Mar 1, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #285912950

$399,995

+0.3% / yr

Feb 22, 1990

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92193729

$379,167—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1944523702

$876,000

+4.9% / yr

03/01/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #285912950

$399,995

+0.3% / yr

02/22/1990

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92193729

$379,167

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

Public Records for 575 Leetes Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$132,650Additions$271,250Total$403,900
Tax Record2024$11,168 ($931 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,140 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,240 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated1997ZoningR-5CountySOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUAPNGUIL M:19011

Schools near 575 Leetes Island Road

This home is within Guilford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
A. Baldwin Middle School
Public - 5 to 6
E. C. Adams Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Guilford High School
Public - 9 to 12
A. W. Cox School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
A. Baldwin Middle School
Public5 to 6

E. C. Adams Middle School
Public7 to 8

Guilford High School
Public9 to 12

A. W. Cox School
PublicK to 4

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: 575 Leetes Island Road, Guilford, CT 06437
$876,000
2
3,140
27,878
588 Leetes Island Road, Guilford, CT 06437
–
3
2.5
2,676
67,954
558 Leetes Island Road, Guilford, CT 06437
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2
1.5
1,361
26,136
616 Leetes Island Road, Guilford, CT 06437
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3
2
3,032
60,548
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$153,500
3
3
3,163
97,574
1 Moose Hill Road, Guilford, CT 06437
$300,000
3
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4,271
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