5 Herster Drive
East Lyme, Connecticut 06357
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,080
- Acres
- 0.19
- Year Built
- 1954
- Neighborhood
- Niantic
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
This custom three bedroom ranch offers the rare combination of comfort, convenience, and coastal living. Just a short walk to downtown Niantic, the Boardwalk, beaches, restaurants, and marinas, the location alone makes everyday life feel like a getaway. Inside, the home features hardwood floors, a combined living and dining room, and a well appointed kitchen with full appliances and warm wood cabinetry. The level yard, spacious Trex deck, and large garden shed create an ideal setting for outdoor enjoyment. Additional highlights include central air, oil heat, a newer roof, an unfinished basement ready for future expansion, and a garage. With easy access to I95 and close proximity to the Children's Museum and all the charm Niantic has to offer, this home delivers both lifestyle and practicality in one inviting package.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- East Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Niantic
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1954
- Days on Market
- 52 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full
- Living Area
- 1,080 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.19 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage
- Property Taxes
- $4,676 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The East Lyme Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
40
43 under contract
Median List Price
$858,800
40 active listings
Median Closed Price
$570,000
187 sales
Median Days on Market
32
40 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$336
40 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
187 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$439,000
vs $858,800 median
48.9% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$406
vs $336 median
20.8% above median
Days on Market
52 days
vs 32 days median
20 days longer than median
Based on 40 active and 187 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in East Lyme. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
5 Herster Drive, East Lyme, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,238
- Property Taxes$390
- Insurance$146
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- East Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Niantic
- County
- New London
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Ranch
- Year Built
- 1954
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,080 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- East Lyme
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedGarage AccessConcrete Floor
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerOpen Floor Plan
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.19 acres
- Zoning
- R40
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage spaceUnder House Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Shingle
- Color
- Grey
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- ShedDeckGarden Area
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedTreedLevel LotOn Cul-De-Sac
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $4,676 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 52
- MLS #
- 24181649
- MLS Status
- Under Contract - Continue to Show
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