Welcome to 72 Baker Avenue, a truly special 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offering nearly 1,500 sq. ft. of character-filled living space on a level lot in desirable historic Fort Griswold! The location is truly hard to beat-set back in a quiet neighborhood, just steps from the Electric Boat facility & local parks, and only minutes from the Sub Base, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Mystic, & major highways! Loaded with charm & thoughtful updates throughout, this home starts with a classic farmer's porch offering Thames River views. Inside, spacious living & dining rooms feature beautiful hardwood floors and impressive 9-foot-plus ceilings. The remodeled eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops and sliders leading to an expansive rear deck overlooking the newly vinyl-fenced backyard-an incredible setup for entertaining, pets, play, or simply relaxing outdoors! Upstairs, all three bedrooms offer hardwood flooring, while recent improvements include updated kitchen & bathroom flooring and stylish metal stair balusters. A full basement with hatchway for storage, spacious storage shed, and public water & sewer add everyday function. Historic charm, thoughtful improvements, incredible outdoor space & exceptional convenience come together in one amazing Groton home. Make it yours today, this one won't last! ---------Groton is one of southeastern Connecticut's most convenient waterfront communities! 72 Baker Avenue is ideally positioned in the historic Fort Griswold area, just steps from the Thames River and Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. Enjoy quick access to Electric Boat, the Naval Submarine Base New London, Pfizer, UConn Avery Point, Washington Park, local marinas, golf, libraries, playgrounds, restaurants, shopping & everyday services. Commuters will appreciate convenient connections to I-95, Route 12 and Route 184, placing New London, Mystic, Waterford and the shoreline within easy reach. Spend weekends exploring downtown Mystic, Bluff Point, Eastern Point Beach, local trails, boating, fishing & everything the Connecticut shoreline has to offer. It's an ideal home base for work, weekends & everything in between! Groton combines rich history, major employment centers, recreation and coastal living in one exceptionally well-connected location!
For sale
$374,900
72 Baker Avenue, Groton, CT 06340
3beds
1,464sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1877
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 8 days
- 1,963
- 286
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Storm Steinberg (508)648-8848,
Carbutti & Co., Realtors 203-269-4910,
Christopher Farrell 860-480-1799,
Carbutti & Co., Realtors
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24211159
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 x 6
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Granite Counters, Galley, Sliders, Laminate Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 18
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Wired for Data
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump,Storage Space,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Crawl Space,Access Via Hatch
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,464
- Total interior livable area: 1,464 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,464
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Off Street, Driveway, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Hard/Low Nap Floors, Multiple Entries/Exits
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Dry, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1949729
- Zoning: R52
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1877
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall
- Subdivision: Fort Griswold
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Groton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,970
- Annual tax amount: $6,620
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,900+4.1%$256/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Sold | $360,000+7.5%$246/sqft |
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| 9/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $334,900+272.1%$229/sqft |
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| 2/3/2017 | Listing removed | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 1/26/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 5/12/2016 | Sold | $90,000-9.9%$61/sqft |
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| 4/22/2016 | Price change | $99,900-16.7%$68/sqft |
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| 3/22/2016 | Price change | $119,900-8.4%$82/sqft |
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| 2/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $130,900$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,620 +7.5% | $228,970 |
| 2024 | $6,157 +4.2% | $228,970 |
| 2023 | $5,907 +3.4% | $228,970 |
| 2022 | $5,713 +22.8% | $228,970 +49% |
| 2021 | $4,653 +3% | $153,650 |
| 2020 | $4,519 +3.3% | $153,650 |
| 2019 | $4,374 -1% | $153,650 |
| 2018 | $4,417 -0.4% | $153,650 |
| 2017 | $4,433 +18.6% | $153,650 +11.6% |
| 2016 | $3,738 +1.3% | $137,620 |
| 2015 | $3,691 +7.5% | $137,620 |
| 2014 | $3,434 -1.4% | $137,620 |
| 2013 | $3,484 +2% | $137,620 |
| 2012 | $3,415 -2% | $137,620 -9.1% |
| 2011 | $3,486 +2.1% | $151,410 |
| 2010 | $3,414 +2.1% | $151,410 |
| 2009 | $3,345 +7% | $151,410 |
| 2008 | $3,127 +13.5% | -- |
| 2006 | $2,755 +20% | $95,130 -1.1% |
| 2005 | $2,295 -13.3% | $96,180 |
| 2004 | $2,648 -0.5% | $96,180 |
| 2003 | $2,660 +10.8% | $96,180 +14% |
| 2001 | $2,400 -4.7% | $84,350 +4.3% |
| 2000 | $2,518 -2.1% | $80,850 -4.1% |
| 1996 | $2,573 | $84,350 |
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Neighborhood: 06340
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Groton Middle School
- High: Fitch Senior
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







