56 Columbus Avenue
Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371
Reduced from $1,150,000
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 2,088
- Acres
- 0.19
- Year Built
- 1952
- Neighborhood
- Hawk's Nest Beach
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
This completely remodeled & updated contemporary craftsman ranch style home is located just steps to the private association beach with LI Sound views from the property! The home features an open & airy concept that brings in the ambient light with plenty of dining and entertaining space both inside & out. The entire home has been tastefully & completely remodeled to include the open kitchen with center island & quartz countertops that flows seamlessly to the dining area, with it's gas fireplace, skylights & slider that walks-out to a new & beautiful paver front patio. The living room is also open to the kitchen & offers plenty of oversized windows as well as access to a spacious & new paver rear patio partially covered by a fixed awning ideal for Al fresco dining & entertaining many guests! Adjacent to the patio is an exterior full bath for outdoor entertaining as well as your return from the beach! There are also two bedrooms & a full bath with laundry on the main living level. The upper level features an exceptional primary bedroom & a 4th bedroom/office which offers a walk-in closet. A full bath rounds out this level. The home is situated on an oversized lot offering nice yard space & two driveways for plenty of guest parking. Additional features & amenities include new Luxury vinyl flooring & recessed lighting throughout the home, a storage shed & much, much more. You have to see this impeccable home & it's proximity to one of CT's premier private beaches to believe it!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Old Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Hawk'S Nest Beach
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod,Contemporary
- Year Built
- 1952
- Days on Market
- 152 days
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 2,088 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.19 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 6 total
- Property Taxes
- $7,740 / Annually
- HOA Fee
- $100 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Old Lyme Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
22
20 under contract
Median List Price
$744,500
22 active listings
Median Closed Price
$678,000
90 sales
Median Days on Market
31
22 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$404
22 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.9%
90 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.10M
vs $744,500 median
47.7% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$527
vs $404 median
30.4% above median
Days on Market
152 days
vs 31 days median
121 days longer than median
Based on 22 active and 90 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Old Lyme. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 2, 2026.
Location
56 Columbus Avenue, Old Lyme, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 27, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$5,655
- Property Taxes$645
- Insurance$367
- HOA$8
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Old Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Hawk'S Nest Beach
- County
- New London
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod,Contemporary
- Year Built
- 1952
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,088 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Lyme-Old Lyme
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Propane
- Cooling
- Ceiling FansCentral Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- Main Level full bath
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorIcemakerDishwasher
- Basement
- Crawl SpaceUnfinishedSump Pump
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Cable - Pre-wiredOpen Floor Plan
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.19 acres
- Zoning
- R-10
- Garage / Parking
- 6 total parking spacesOff Street ParkingDrivewayCrushed Stone
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterBeach RightsViewAccess
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- Yes
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Cape Cod Gray
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- SidewalkShedAwningsPorchGuttersLightingPatio
- Lot Description
- Fence - FullLevel LotWater ViewOpen Lot
HOA / Association
- Fee
- $100 / Annually
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $7,740 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 152
- MLS #
- 24164091
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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