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56 Columbus Avenue

Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371

PENDING$1,099,900

Reduced from $1,150,000

Beds
4
Baths
3
SqFt
2,088
Acres
0.19
Year Built
1952
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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

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

Property + 12 nearby

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Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$6,675

per 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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Listed By

Kevin Geysen

(860) 805-0000

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

(860) 767-7488

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

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Data last updated on 9/2/2026 at 4:50 PM UTC.