181 Wilderwood Drive
Guilford, Connecticut 06437
Reduced from $575,000
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,426
- Acres
- 2.38
- Year Built
- 1983
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Multiple offers received, Sellers are requesting all offers be submitted by Tomorrow at 4pm (Sunday 7/26) Privately sited on 2.38 acres along a quiet cul-de-sac, this charming Cape offers a rare opportunity to embrace a secluded, nature-filled setting without sacrificing convenience. The property provides exceptional privacy and scenic natural surroundings, all just minutes from Guilford's vibrant town center, shoreline beaches, acclaimed restaurants, shops, and everyday amenities. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained, the home welcomes you to a warm, inviting living room anchored by a fireplace, wood-burning stove and built ins. The updated eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and sliding doors that open to a spacious deck - an ideal setting for entertaining or simply savoring the tranquil surroundings. Recent improvements include a beautifully remodeled second-floor bathroom, newer appliances, and updated mechanicals, reflecting the care and attention invested throughout. The flexible floor plan offers two bedrooms and a full bath on the main level - perfect for guests or a home office. Upstairs, the generous primary suite is complemented by an additional well-proportioned bedroom and a stylishly updated full bath. Additional highlights include a spacious workshop-ready lower level, an attached two-car garage, whole-house generator hookup, and a large storage shed.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Guilford
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1983
- Days on Market
- 48 days
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,426 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 2.38 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $7,628 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Guilford Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
37
39 under contract
Median List Price
$929,000
37 active listings
Median Closed Price
$657,500
224 sales
Median Days on Market
47
37 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$352
37 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.8%
224 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$549,000
vs $929,000 median
40.9% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$385
vs $352 median
9.4% above median
Days on Market
48 days
vs 47 days median
In line with median
Based on 37 active and 224 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Guilford. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
181 Wilderwood Drive, Guilford, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,799
- Property Taxes$636
- Insurance$183
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Guilford
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1983
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,426 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Guilford
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Gas RangeOven/RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- Full
- Interior Features
- Cable - Pre-wired
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 2.38 acres
- Zoning
- R-7I
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- Shingle
- Color
- Red
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Lot Description
- SecludedTreedRolling
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $7,628 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 48
- MLS #
- 24181840
- MLS Status
- Under Contract - Continue to Show
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