242 Crystal Avenue
New London, Connecticut 06320
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,568
- Acres
- 0.16
- Year Built
- 1910
- Neighborhood
- Town Hill
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in a highly convenient New London location, just minutes from downtown, major highways, and Winthrop Magnet School. Ideal for homeowners or investors, this property offers comfort, space, and strong potential. The main level features a welcoming entrance, bright living room, formal dining room, ample kitchen with pantry space, and a full bathroom. Hardwood floors run throughout the living room, dining room, and bedrooms, adding warmth and character. The upper level includes three spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a walk-up attic providing excellent storage or future expansion potential. The basement offers generous storage space along with an additional flexible room ideal for a home office, gym, or hobby area. Exterior highlights include an ample patio perfect for entertaining or gardening, rear off-street parking, a partially fenced yard, and a front deck ideal for morning coffee. Updates include a roof approximately 6 years old, water heater about 3 years old, and a replaced boiler with conversion to natural gas (oil tank remains in basement). Property is sold as-is and is contingent upon the seller finding suitable housing, offering flexibility for buyers. Conveniently located near downtown dining, shopping, waterfront attractions, Ocean Beach Park, Fort Trumbull State Park, and scenic coastal recreation, with easy access to transportation and major routes.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- New London
- Neighborhood
- Town Hill
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1910
- Days on Market
- 71 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,568 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Property Taxes
- $4,119 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The New London Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
13
22 under contract
Median List Price
$260,000
13 active listings
Median Closed Price
$359,000
113 sales
Median Days on Market
46
13 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$237
13 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.3%
113 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$260,000
vs $260,000 median
In line with median
Price / Sq Ft
$166
vs $237 median
30.0% below median
Days on Market
71 days
vs 46 days median
25 days longer than median
Based on 13 active and 113 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in New London. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 29, 2026.
Location
242 Crystal Avenue, New London, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,326
- Property Taxes$343
- Insurance$87
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- New London
- Neighborhood
- Town Hill
- County
- New London
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1910
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,568 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Nathan Hale
- High
- New London
Interior
- Heating
- Steam
- Heat Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling
- None
- Appliances
- None
- Basement
- FullPartially FinishedWalk-outConcrete Floor
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.16 acres
- Zoning
- R-2
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Asbestos
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- DryCleared
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $4,119 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 71
- MLS #
- 24176411
- MLS Status
- Active
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