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#24061680, Lisa Golebiewski, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
#24087090·
Listing office: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l·
Listing agent: Jodi Strycharz·
Listing office phone: (860) 767-7488
$3,395,000 List price
117 Elys Ferry Rd Lyme, CT 06371
5 beds
5 full, 1 partial
4,956 sqft
8.9 acres
$685 / sqft
House
Property details
About 117 Elys Ferry Rd
Available for only the third time in 100 years this much-admired country Estate c.1750 on one of the most beautiful roads in Lyme, CT. Often photographed & featured in paintings, you will know this home & location is something special. Featuring a large historic main house, a beautiful guest house/pool house, gunite pool, tennis court, gardens, stone walls, all sited on 8.87 glorious acres. Plenty of room for family & friends, this is the ideal property to spend long lazy days dining on the stone terrace, soaking in the saltwater pool, playing tennis, & walking to the CT River. The perfect blend of the warm & inviting character of an antique home with all the modern systems & conveniences of today. The main house has 5 bedrooms ensuite, a light & bright kitchen, spacious open dining room, living room & library all showcasing fireplaces off the central chimney. At the back of the main house is a large family room with full bath which could also be the perfect spot for a 1st floor primary bedroom or in-law suite. The guest house/pool house is really something special! Artfully curated with a spacious entertaining space, stone fireplace, kitchen, full bath & opening to the pool, & stone terrace. The upper level is warm & inviting with a second stone fireplace, full bath, 2 sleeping nooks & office space. A 3-car garage completes this incredible guest house. Ely Ferry Road is bordered on 3 sides by Lord Creek, the CT River and Hamburg Cove. Equal distance between NYC & Boston
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,956 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size8.87 Acres
Year built1750
ParkingDetached Garage, Driveway
MLS #24087090
Garage2 spaces
WaterfrontWaterfront
Private poolYes
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Open Floor Plan
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Waterfront: Waterfront
- Exterior: Shed, Tennis Court, Fruit Trees, Barn, Garden Area, Guest House, Stone Wall, Patio
- Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $3,395,000
- Price/SqFt: $685
- Annual Tax Amount: $19,329
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Landscaped, Open Lot
- Directions: 156 North, left on to Elys Ferry Road. House is on the right.
- Year Built: 1750
- Living Area: 4,956 SqFt
- Lot Size: 8.87 Acres
- MLS Number: 24087090
- Office Name: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
- Office Phone: (860) 767-7488
- Office Email: jstrycharz@wpsir.com
- Listing Agent: Jodi Strycharz
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2007 | Home Sold | $2,400,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,333,000 | $19,329 |
| 2023 | $1,060,800 | $20,686 |
| 2022 | $1,060,800 | $21,163 |
| 2021 | $1,060,800 | $21,163 |
| 2020 | $1,060,800 | $21,163 |
| 2019 | $1,060,800 | $21,163 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Essex Elementary School
Public District PK-6
3.0 mi
•108 Main St
8
Lyme Consolidated School
Public District KG-5
3.3 mi
•478 Hamburg Rd
7
Deep River Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.7 mi
•12 River St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $101,667. Residents of Lyme, CT typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
6%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
27%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
38%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
25%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 117 Elys Ferry Rd
The listing price of 117 Elys Ferry Rd property is $3,395,000.
The property 117 Elys Ferry Rd is a house located in Lyme, Connecticut, 06371.
Active Listing: 117 Elys Ferry Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 117 Elys Ferry Rd are: Essex Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lyme Consolidated School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Deep River Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lyme - Old Lyme Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John Winthrop Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Old Saybrook Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Valley Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lyme - Old Lyme High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Old Saybrook Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $19,329 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 20, 2007 for $2,400,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 117 Elys Ferry Rd has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 117 Elys Ferry Rd is 4,956 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 117 Elys Ferry Rd is 1750.
This home is located at 117 Elys Ferry Rd in Lyme, CT and zip code 06371. This 4,956 square foot home, which was built in 1750, sits on a 8.87 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,395,000.
The number of homes for sale in Lyme, CT increased by 33.3% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 95 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $875,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.