YOUR OWN PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB! Enjoy the expansive 3500 sf granite terrace, a heated saltwater swimming pool, a deep water dock and a pool house with a full kitchen and seating for 10! This modern masterpiece, sited to take full advantage of a private 1.6 acre waterfront location overlooking North Cove and the Connecticut River has been constructed with the best curated materials. 20 Saltus Drive offers a luxurious, comfortable lifestyle with panoramic water views from almost every room. The great room (30' x 40') has soaring ceilings, a remarkable, double sided stone fireplace and a window wall creating an expanse of glass facing picture perfect water views. Glass pocket doors open to the dining room which flows into the impressive kitchen with table and counter seating. Additional notable spaces on this level are a home theater with an 8'+ screen and two bedroom suites (all five bedrooms have ensuite baths; four also enjoy separate sitting rooms). Access the second level either by elevator or a striking marine stainless steel, floating staircase. To the left are two additional bedroom suites while to the right is the palatial primary suite which includes a bedroom with fireplace, a large bathroom, walk-in closets, a laundry, an office and a sitting room. These three suites also have water view decks. Nearby is downtown Old Saybrook with its restaurants, shops and the Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. Deepwater dock with 2 lifts, one for 16 tons and the other with 24 tons capacity. Attached 4 car garage, parking area for 15 cars. Composite slate roof has an estimated life span of 75-100 years. All furnishings excluding art are available for purchase as a single, separate transaction with the seller.
For sale
$9,850,000
20 Saltus Drive, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
5beds
9,481sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
1.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,039/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Double sided stone fireplaceHeated saltwater swimming poolWalk-in closets
- 55 days |
- 1,649 |
- 49 |
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Listed by:
The Margaret Muir Team,
Margaret Muir (203)415-9187,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-245-6700
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24125295
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Sitting Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 19
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Bedroom Suite, Full Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 19
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Sliders, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 18
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 22
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Limestone Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 483 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 21
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 1599 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39 x 41
Media room
- Features: Built-in Features, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Office
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Other
- Features: Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 25
Heating
- Hydro Air, Radiant, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Sound System, Wired for Data, Elevator, Smart Thermostat
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,481
- Total interior livable area: 9,481 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 9,481
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 15
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private, Circular Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, Salt Water, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Harbor, Dock or Mooring, Access
Lot
- Size: 1.6 Acres
- Features: Level, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana, Pool House
- Parcel number: 1026785
- Zoning: A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Library, Medical Facilities, Shopping/Mall
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Old Saybrook
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,039/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,708,100
- Annual tax amount: $57,476
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $9,850,000$1,039/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24125295 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2025 | Listing removed | $9,850,000$1,039/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24125295 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $9,850,000+23.1%$1,039/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24125295 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2020 | Listing removed | $7,999,000$844/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170127368 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2019 | Price change | $7,999,000-5.9%$844/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170127368 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2018 | Listed for sale | $8,500,000+4482.2%$897/sqft |
Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170127368 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/1998 | Sold | $185,500$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,476 +2% | $3,708,100 |
| 2024 | $56,363 -20.6% | $3,708,100 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $71,021 +1.8% | $3,472,900 |
| 2022 | $69,736 +0.1% | $3,472,900 |
| 2021 | $69,632 0% | $3,472,900 0% |
| 2020 | $69,642 +1.5% | $3,473,400 |
| 2019 | $68,600 +3.2% | $3,473,400 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $66,469 -0.3% | $3,391,300 |
| 2017 | $66,673 +2.1% | $3,391,300 |
| 2016 | $65,316 +2.4% | $3,391,300 |
| 2015 | $63,790 -10.6% | $3,391,300 -12% |
| 2014 | $71,330 +38.1% | $3,855,700 +13.4% |
| 2013 | $51,669 +4% | $3,399,300 |
| 2012 | $49,698 +4% | $3,399,300 |
| 2011 | $47,794 +4.6% | $3,399,300 |
| 2009 | $45,687 +11.4% | $3,399,300 +31.3% |
| 2007 | $40,996 +10.1% | $2,588,100 +1.5% |
| 2005 | $37,224 +48.6% | $2,549,600 +40.5% |
| 2004 | $25,044 -43.2% | $1,814,800 -11.3% |
| 2003 | $44,121 +509.7% | $2,045,500 +458.9% |
| 2001 | $7,236 -36.9% | $366,000 -53.2% |
| 1995 | $11,475 | $782,740 |
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Neighborhood: Old Saybrook Center
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- 8/10Old Saybrook Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Old Saybrook Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Kathleen E. Goodwin SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
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