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    • $875,000

    169 East Shore Drive, East Haddam, CT 06415

    3beds
    1,130sqft
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    $6,029/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1907
    0.7 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $774/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    WATERFRONT! Rustic year-round post-and-beam Cape Cod home featuring an incredible 405 feet of direct waterfront on beautiful Lake Hayward. Designed for classic lakeside living, the main floor boasts a vaulted kitchen, full bath, and an open-concept living/dining area highlighted by a stunning fieldstone fireplace. French doors open out to a full-length enclosed rear sunroom, offering front-row seats to breathtaking views and vibrant sunsets. The upper-level features 2 to 3 oversized bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and character-defining dormers that maximize natural light and floor space. Beyond the main house, the impressive grounds feature a historic 1920 boathouse equipped with 1 bedroom, a half bath set-up and auxiliary propane heat, along with a detached 2-car garage and 2 dedicated storage sheds. The sprawling yard and private shoreline offer direct access for swimming, boating, and relaxed outdoor entertaining. Rich in local history, this home was long the cherished summer gathering place of the Cragin Family, namesakes of Colchester's Cragin Memorial Library. The sale encompasses the primary home along with three additional adjacent lots ~ Map 80/Lot 468 (0.64 acres), Map80/Lot 412 (0.15 acres), and Map 80/Lot 413 (0.35 acres with 2-car garage) ~ providing exceptional combined acreage and privacy. Updates include: new roof in 10/2022 and a new HW heater in 2026. Truly a must-see property, schedule your private showing today! Professional photos to follow Please note: Property is being sold "As Is" Town card reflects 2 BDRMs
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    Listed by:

    Carolyn Kress (860)908-4716,

    Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 860-537-6699

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24218394MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom
      • Features: Tile Floor
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Double-Sink, Eating Space, Laminate Floor
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Features: Beamed Ceilings, Combination Liv/Din Rm, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      Sun room
      • Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), French Doors, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Oil
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
      • Laundry: Lower Level
      Features
      • Open Floorplan
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished,Interior Entry,Concrete
      • Attic: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,130
      • Total interior livable area: 1,130 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,130

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Unpaved, Private, Circular Driveway, Gravel
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Lighting
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Walk to Water, Dock or Mooring, Water Community, Access
      Lot
      • Size: 0.7 Acres
      • Features: Secluded, Additional Land Avail., Few Trees, Rolling Slope
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Guest House
      • Parcel number: 2270179
      • Zoning: L

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Shake Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1907

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Golf, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
      • Subdivision: Lake Hayward
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Colchester

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $774/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $355,550
      • Annual tax amount: $10,194
      • Date on market: 11/3/2026

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/7/2026Listed for sale$875,000+1358.3%$774/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24218394 Report a problem
        5/31/1979Sold$60,000$53/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,977 +4.9%$355,550
        2024$9,515 +3.9%$355,550
        2023$9,155 +19.3%$355,550 +47.3%
        2022$7,673 +4.4%$241,350
        2021$7,347 $241,350
        2020$7,347 $241,350
        2019$7,347 +2.6%$241,350
        2018$7,158 +3.4%$241,350 +3.1%
        2017$6,922 +3.1%$234,000
        2015$6,711 +2.8%$234,000 0%
        2014$6,529 +7.3%$234,010
        2013$6,087 -15.5%$234,010 -30.1%
        2012$7,201 +2.5%$334,640
        2011$7,027 +1.5%$334,640 +0.9%
        2010$6,922 +0.7%$331,650 -0.9%
        2009$6,877 $334,640 0%
        2008$6,877 +38.4%$334,650 +87.1%
        2007$4,970 $178,890
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 06415

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        18 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • Elementary: East Haddam
        • High: Nathan Hale

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