$595,000

70 River Rd East Haddam, CT 06423

$7,066
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,344 sqft
2.0 acres
$443 / sqft
House

Property details

About 70 River Rd

Welcome to Hadlyme's Beech Hill Farm, named for the stately beech presiding over the farmhouse, barn and grounds. 2000+ SF of combined living space is found in the home & barn! A grand front porch overlooks the pristine state park meadow. Southwest light bathes the living and dining rooms graced with fir floors and oversized windows. A solid cherry kitchen has a soapstone sink, Gaggenau gas cooktop, wall oven, steam oven, dishwasher and Subzero refrigerator. Upstairs find 3 generous bedrooms and an updated bath with tiled shower. A full basement houses the laundry (washer/dryer 2023) and mechanicals include a Buderus hydro air heat and hot water system and updated 200 AMP electric 2021. The main home was re-roofed and painted in 2022. To the BARN! This spectacular space offers a main level workshop with a woodstove and garage. Upstairs, find over 600 SF of beautifully finished space- a magnificent studio/office/fitness/ bonus space heated/cooled by split unit system. Remote control operates a recessed movie screen. Outside find grounds dotted with perennials offering a four-season palette of color and texture. The brick patio overlooks Gillette Castle State Park and is the best space to plan adventures. The Hadlyme-Chester Ferry is located at the foot of the hill, the Goodspeed Opera House downtown and less than 4 miles to world-class Fox Hopyard golf. Discover endless lower Connecticut River valley gems-restaurants, boutiques, galleries, theatres and markets. Simply perfect.

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingSplit System, Window Unit(s)
Size1,344 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size2 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingBarn
MLS #24071107
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 24071107
  • 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

DateEventPrice
Feb 07, 2022
Home Sold
$420,000
Aug 01, 1989
Home Sold
$235,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $96,047. The most common annual income of people living in East Haddam, CT is between $100k-200k. The most common type of family 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?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • DillardsDillards
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 70 River Rd

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 January 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $595,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in East Haddam, CT there were more than 3 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2025 in East Haddam, CT there were 50% more homes for sale than in February.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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