A rare opportunity to acquire a historic Connecticut landmark. The Bushnell Farm House and Barn offer a unique chance to restore and reimagine an important piece of Old Saybrook history. Featuring the historic Elisha Bushnell House and accompanying barn, the property showcases classic New England architecture, mature landscaping, stone walls, and the timeless character that has made this site a local treasure for generations. The improvements require significant modernization and renovation, presenting an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to preserve and enhance a historic property. Whether envisioned as a private estate, hospitality-related use, office, wellness concept, or other permitted use, the property offers exceptional potential for those with a vision for restoration and stewardship. Ideally situated on Boston Post Road with convenient access to Interstate 95, Route 9, shoreline beaches, marinas, shopping, and restaurants, the property benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility within one of Connecticut's most desirable shoreline communities. This offering is subject to the property's historic designation and must be purchased together with the adjoining Bushnell Farm land parcel (MLS #24183765). The combined offering presents a truly unique opportunity to preserve, restore, and shape the future of one of the Connecticut shoreline's most recognizable historic properties.
For sale
$12,000,000
1445 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
4beds
2,059sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1678
20.21 Acres Lot
$1,124,700 Zestimate®
$5,828/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic elisha bushnell houseStone wallsMature landscapingClassic new england architecture
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Casey Fisher (970)209-0781,
Houlihan Lawrence WD 203-787-7800
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24183764
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Other, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,059
- Total interior livable area: 2,059 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,059
Property
Lot
- Size: 20.21 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1026296
- Zoning: B-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shake,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1678
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Old Saybrook
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $5,828/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $591,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,173
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
Estimated market value
$1,124,700
$956,000 - $1.32M
$3,943/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $12,000,000+4263.6%$5,828/sqft |
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| 9/28/2000 | Sold | $275,000-78.8%$134/sqft |
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| 3/31/1989 | Sold | $1,300,000$631/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,173 +2% | $591,800 |
| 2024 | $8,995 -26.3% | $591,800 -0.8% |
| 2023 | $12,198 +1.8% | $596,500 |
| 2022 | $11,978 +0.2% | $596,500 |
| 2021 | $11,960 | $596,500 |
| 2020 | $11,960 +1.5% | $596,500 |
| 2019 | $11,781 +0.6% | $596,500 -0.1% |
| 2018 | $11,707 -0.3% | $597,300 |
| 2017 | $11,743 +15.2% | $597,300 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $10,196 +2.4% | $529,400 |
| 2015 | $9,958 +1.7% | $529,400 |
| 2014 | $9,794 +13.3% | $529,400 -6.9% |
| 2013 | $8,643 +4% | $568,600 |
| 2012 | $8,313 +4% | $568,600 |
| 2011 | $7,995 +4.6% | $568,600 |
| 2009 | $7,642 +28.1% | $568,600 +51% |
| 2007 | $5,964 +8.5% | $376,500 |
| 2005 | $5,497 +5.8% | $376,500 |
| 2004 | $5,196 -29% | $376,500 +11% |
| 2003 | $7,314 +9.1% | $339,100 |
| 2001 | $6,704 | $339,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06475
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Kathleen E. Goodwin SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Old Saybrook Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Old Saybrook Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Connecticut
- Middlesex County
- Old Saybrook
- 06475
- 1445 Boston Post Road
