Last Sold Price
217,800 Lot Size5 Acres
579 Old Colchester Rd, Salem, CT 06420

Description

5-acre lot on Old Colchester Rd in Salem! Slightly sloped terrain offers flexible building options and privacy from the road. Zoned residential, ideal for a custom home, small farm, or recreational retreat. Wooded surroundings provide seclusion while still offering convenient access to Hartford, Norwich, New London, and the shoreline. Well and septic required. Located near Gardner Lake State Park, local farms, and vineyards-enjoy country living with schools, shopping, and highways just minutes away....5-acre lot on Old Colchester Rd in Salem! Slightly sloped terrain offers flexible building options and privacy from the road. Zoned residential, ideal for a custom home, small farm, or recreational retreat. Wooded surroundings provide seclusion while still offering convenient access to Hartford, Norwich, New London, and the shoreline. Well and septic required. Located near Gardner Lake State Park, local farms, and vineyards-enjoy country living with schools, shopping, and highways just minutes away. Great opportunity to build in a desirable New London County town known for its rural charm and community feel!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/17/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Jeremy Joslin

    Jeremy Joslin

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    P: (860) 748-9381

    M: (860) 748-9381

Property Details for 579 Old Colchester Road

Status
MLS #
24130407
Days on Market
18
Taxes
$1,595 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Land / Residential Land
Year Built
-
Lot Size
5.00 AC
Direct Waterfront
No
Location
Rural
Neighborhood
N/A

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$94,900

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

94.2%

Salem, CT

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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Jeremy Joslin

Sold By Countryside Realty, Michael A Thompson

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Building Information for 579 Old Colchester Road

Lot Size5.00 AC

Payment Calculator

$641 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$508

Property Taxes

$133

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 579 Old Colchester Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Witter to Old Colchester
  • Elementary School: Salem
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.518674
  • Longitude: -72.255528
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $1,595
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Road Frontage Approximate: 220
  • Road Frontage Description: Unpaved Road
  • Bank Owned Property: No
Lot Information
  • Documents Available: None
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Open Lot
  • Lot Improvements: None
  • Parcel Number: 1563356
  • Sq Ft Total: 0.0
  • Zoning: RU-A
Utilities
  • Septic Approval YN: No
  • Septic Plan Available YN: No
  • Sewage System: Septic Required
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, Electric Available
  • Water Source: Well Required
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant
Building Details
  • Lots Number Of: 1

Property History for 579 Old Colchester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1922181363

$100,000

+8.7% / yr

May 11, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #310090543

$30,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1922181363

$100,000

+8.7% / yr

05/11/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #310090543

$30,000

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

Public Records for 579 Old Colchester Road

Taxable ValueLand$52,800Additions-Total$52,800
Tax Record2025$1,595 ($133 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningRU-ACountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUTAPNSALM M:14 B:019 L:000

Schools near 579 Old Colchester Road

This home is within Salem School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Salem Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

St Thomas More School
Private8 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: 579 Old Colchester Road, Salem, CT 06420
$100,000
217,800
$400,000
3
1,248
4,878,720
3
1
836
52,272
$229,900
4
1,800
46,173
$175,000
3
1,100
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54,014

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