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$4,513 Closing Credit¹
#24085480, Eric Engdall, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty
#24100195·
Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty·
Listing agent: Nancy Mesham·
Listing office phone: (860) 434-8600
$545,000 List price
70 River Rd East Haddam, CT 06423
$6,472
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,344 sqft
2.0 acres
$406 / sqft
House
Property details
About 70 River Rd
Enjoy your morning coffee AND great sunsets from the grand front porch overlooking the meadow. Welcome to beautifully updated Beech Hill Farm. Inside the main house, southwest light bathes the living and dining rooms. Find fir floors, oversized windows and a cherry kitchen with soapstone sink, Gaggenau appliances - gas cooktop, wall oven, steam oven, dishwasher and a Subzero refrigerator. Upstairs find three generous bedrooms and an updated bath. A full basement houses the laundry (washer/dryer 2023), and top of the line mechanicals: Buderus hydro-air heat and hot water and an updated 200 AMP electric panel (2021.) The main home was re-roofed and extensive trim repaired and painted ( 2022.) A spectacular barn offers a main level workshop with wood stove and extensive storage. Upstairs, find 600+ SF of magnificent, finished space for studio/office/fitness heated and cooled by a split system. Remote control operates a recessed movie screen! Century old stone walls frame the property softened by perennials and flowering shrubs for a four-season palette of color and texture. Climb the ridge to enjoy a serene woodland escape. Located in Hadlyme, the ferry is just at the foot of the hill to whisk you to Chester village, Goodspeed Opera House downtown and Fox Hopyard Golf less than 5 m. away. Endless trails await exploration in adjacent Gilette Castle State Park. Discover the CT River Valley gems; restaurants, galleries, shops and rich history make this home, just perfect.
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingSplit System, Window Unit(s)
Size1,344 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size2 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingNone, Driveway
MLS #24100195
WaterfrontWaterfront
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cable - Available
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: None, Driveway
- Waterfront: Waterfront
- Exterior: Shed, Barn, Garden Area, Covered Deck, Stone Wall
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Split System, Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $545,000
- Price/SqFt: $405
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,764
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Sloped, Landscaped, Open Lot
- Directions: 1 mile north of Hadlyme Ferry! 95 North, exit 70 turn eft on Rte. 156 north. Short cut via Mt. Archer. Left on Rte 82 to the stop sign. Right on
- Year Built: 1890
- Living Area: 1,344 SqFt
- Lot Size: 2 Acres
- MLS Number: 24100195
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (860) 434-8600
- Office Email: nancy.mesham@cbmoves.com
- Listing Agent: Nancy Mesham
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2022 | Home Sold | $420,000 |
| Aug 01, 1989 | Home Sold | $235,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,400 | $5,764 |
| 2023 | $215,400 | $5,547 |
| 2022 | $157,370 | $5,003 |
| 2021 | $157,370 | $4,790 |
| 2020 | $157,370 | $4,790 |
| 2019 | $157,370 | $4,790 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Chester Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.5 mi
•23 Ridge Rd
7
Deep River Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.1 mi
•12 River St
8
Lyme Consolidated School
Public District KG-5
4.9 mi
•478 Hamburg Rd
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 $96,047. Most East Haddam, CT residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
15%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
8%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
33%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
38%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
53%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Cadillac
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 70 River Rd
The listing price of 70 River Rd property is $545,000.
The property 70 River Rd is a house located in East Haddam, Connecticut, 06423.
Active Listing: 70 River Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 70 River Rd are: Chester Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Deep River Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lyme Consolidated School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John Winthrop Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Haddam-Killingworth Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Valley Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Nathan Hale-Ray High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Haddam-Killingworth High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,764 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 7, 2022 for $420,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 70 River Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 70 River Rd is 1,344 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 70 River Rd is 1890.
This home is located at 70 River Rd in East Haddam, CT and zip code 06423. This 1,344 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 2.00 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $545,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in East Haddam, CT there were more than 4 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 4 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in East Haddam, CT increased by 36.6% between April and May 2025.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.