76 Sterling City Road

Closed 5/2/24
Closed 5/2/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$675,000
2 beds1,975 sqft$342/sqft
76 Sterling City Rd, Lyme, CT 06371
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1851Year Built
$342/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on one the most beautiful country roads in Lyme, this exceptional antique Cape is loaded with charm and character. Completely remodeled for today's living, unique features of this wonderful home include a center chimney with four fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and wide board hardwood flooring. Main level features a vaulted ceiling kitchen, spacious dining room, warm & cozy living room with beamed ceiling & stone fireplace, main level library (or could be used as primary suite) with full bath....Located on one the most beautiful country roads in Lyme, this exceptional antique Cape is loaded with charm and character. Completely remodeled for today's living, unique features of this wonderful home include a center chimney with four fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and wide board hardwood flooring. Main level features a vaulted ceiling kitchen, spacious dining room, warm & cozy living room with beamed ceiling & stone fireplace, main level library (or could be used as primary suite) with full bath. Upper level has 2 bedrooms & full bath. Additional attributes include a large screened porch accessed from French doors in the kitchen to the back yard, a handsome lower level walk-out office/studio with a large stone fireplace, and a separate oversized three car heated garage. Approximately 221sq ft of finished space (Summer Kitchen) in the walkout ground level. Perfectly sited on a one acre lot with original rock croppings, beautiful stone walls, and natural landscaping, this one-of-a-kind oasis provides the perfect country retreat while being just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, galleries and museums. Lyme, CT is known for boating, the many coves, the CT River, rolling hills, preserved land, hiking trails,... all conveniently located between NY & Boston.
  • Listed by: Jodi Strycharz 860.884.3011 jstrycharz@wpsir.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 05/02/2024 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24004199

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$625,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

Lyme, CT

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Property Information for 76 Sterling City Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,840 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: New London County
  • Basement Description: Partial, Heated, Partially Finished, Walk-out, Liveable Space, Partial With Walk-Out
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Expected Active Date: 04-01-2024
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Neighborhood: Sterling City
  • Style: Antique
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 04-01-2024
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1851
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Hamburg Road to Sterling City.
  • Elementary School: Lyme Consolidated
  • High School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • Latitude: 41.38406
  • Longitude: -72.339134
  • Middle Jr High School: Lyme-Old Lyme
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: $4,840
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: In basement.
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling,French Doors,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 13E01F7810F33094E0631401100A4553
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Stall Shower
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Beams,Fireplace,Stone Floor
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 13E01F7810F33094E0631401100A4553
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1851
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 221
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1754
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 1521685
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1754.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1975.0
  • Zoning: RU4
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 76 Sterling City Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92638357

$212,500

+2.5% / yr

Jun 15, 1990

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92636888

$170,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92638357

$212,500

+2.5% / yr

06/15/1990

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92636888

$170,000

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

Public Records for 76 Sterling City Road

Taxable ValueLand$111,300Additions$267,000Total$378,300
Tax Record2025$5,485 ($457 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,754 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,754 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt506 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1851Year Renovated1851CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNLYME M:27 L:63

Schools near 76 Sterling City Road

This home is within Regional School District 18.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lyme Consolidated 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
Lyme Consolidated 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: 76 Sterling City Road, Lyme, CT 06371
$675,000
2
1,975
43,560
80 Sterling City Road, Lyme, CT 06371
$1
3
2
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12,186
77 Sterling City Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
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–
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35,719
82 Sterling City Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371
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1,500
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