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Belden Island

Branford, Connecticut 06405

PENDING$1,495,000

Reduced from $1,950,000

Beds
4
Baths
1 | 1
SqFt
2,038
Acres
1.04
Year Built
1912
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About This Home

THIMBLE ISLAND DREAM ESCAPE A STONE'S THROW AWAY FROM MAINLAND & 14 MILES FROM THE HAMPTONS! Leave the hustle & bustle of everyday life behind w/your own 1.04 ACRE patch of paradise in the fabled Thimble Islands. Offered fully furnished & includes 2 acres of deeded adjacent shellfish beds. NEW ROOF, NEW SEAWALL w/expanded grassy yard, NEW IRRIGATION SYSTEM, NEW pink granite wall, NEW complete freshly painted exterior, SOLAR, and more! Easily accessed from charming Stony Creek & just a 10-min drive from dock to I-95, you'll feel a world away on Beldens Island. Get whisked away w/enchanting views of Long Island Sound & the quiet, protected archipelago coastline once used as a treasure trove for pirates. Up from the private dock & sandy beach awaits indigenous pink granite stone walls, a rolling green lawn w/irrigation, & perfectly placed shade trees. Step back in time when entering the well-preserved c.1912 7-room cottage richly adorned w/vintage hardwood floors & wainscotted walls & ceilings that lends a maritime feel. Country kitchen w/4-burner gas stone w/griddle, refrigerator, coal stove, & butler's pantry. Outdoor built-in gas grill makes summer BBQs & alfresco dining a breeze. Enjoy meals in the spacious combined dining/living room anchored by stone fireplace. Sparkling water reflections from surrounding windows gives the impression that one is levitating above the sea.

Key Facts

City/Town
Branford
Neighborhood
Thimble Island
Property / Style
Single Family · Colonial
Year Built
1912
Days on Market
122 days
Beds
4
Baths
1 full · 1 half
Living Area
2,038 sq ft
Lot Size
1.04 acres
Property Taxes
$32,939 / Annually

Market Snapshot

The Branford Market

Single Family · trailing 12 months

Median Days on Market

43

35 active listings

Median $ / Sq Ft

$347

35 active listings

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

169 sales

How this home compares

List Price

$1.50M

vs $649,000 median

2.3× the median

Price / Sq Ft

$734

vs $347 median

2.1× the median

Days on Market

122 days

vs 43 days median

79 days longer than median

Based on 35 active and 169 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Branford. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 12, 2026.

Location

Belden Island, Branford, Connecticut

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$10,953

per month

  • Principal & Interest$7,710
  • Property Taxes$2,745
  • Insurance$498
  • HOA$0

Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.

Location

City/Town
Branford
Neighborhood
Thimble Island
County
New Haven

Residence

Property Type
Single Family
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1912
New Construction
No/Resale
Living Area
2,038 sq ft

Schools

Elementary
Mary R. Tisko
Middle
Per Board of Ed
High
Branford

Interior

Heating
No Heat
Cooling
None
Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Oven/RangeRefrigerator
Basement
None
Additional Rooms
Mud Room

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
1.04 acres
Zoning
R5
Waterfront
Direct waterfront
Waterfront Details
L. I. Sound FrontageBeachDock or MooringViewAccess
Water Source
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Construction
ShingleClapboard
Color
Blue
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
PilingStone
Exterior Features
Porch-Wrap AroundGrillShedPorchWrap Around DeckStone WallUnderground Sprinkler
Lot Description
ClearedProfessionally LandscapedWater ViewOpen Lot

Listing & Financials

Property Taxes
$32,939 / Annually
Days on Market
122
MLS #
24166492
MLS Status
Under Contract

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Listed By

Kiara Rusconi

(860) 573-3382

William Raveis Real Estate

(860) 633-0111

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

The IDX display contains information sourced from SmartMLS, Inc. as of 8/12/2026. This information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing or leasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS, the listing broker, the listing agent, or Matt Caiola. Buyers and tenants should independently verify all information that matters to their decision.

Map locations may be approximate. Any offer of compensation, if applicable, is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. ©2026 Smart MLS, Inc. All rights reserved.

Data last updated on 8/12/2026 at 9:55 PM UTC.