281 East Street
Wolcott, Connecticut 06716
Reduced from $335,000
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1 | 1
- SqFt
- 1,502
- Acres
- 0.30
- Year Built
- 1951
- Neighborhood
- Hitchcock Lakes
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Move right in to this adorable 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 1142 SF ranch by Lake Hitchcock on a .30 acre lot level to the street with a very private terraced back yard with a covered patio. The very open living room with a beautiful brick fireplace and hardwood floors provides easy access to the 2 bedrooms with hardwoods as well, an updated bathroom and a sparkling remodeled eat-in kitchen with skylights providing a very open and inviting feeling. A huge lower level family room with a built-in bar provides a 360 SF entertainment area with a convenient half bath. Other amenities include loads of closet space, central air conditioning, public water and sewer, lake rights,and a large, attractive 2 car carport. Easy access to highways, recreation and shopping. Make your appointment today!
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Wolcott
- Neighborhood
- Hitchcock Lakes
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1951
- Days on Market
- 32 days
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 1,502 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.30 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 8 total
- Property Taxes
- $5,484 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Wolcott Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
21
32 under contract
Median List Price
$650,000
21 active listings
Median Closed Price
$400,000
165 sales
Median Days on Market
31
21 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$263
21 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.6%
165 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$325,000
vs $650,000 median
50.0% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$216
vs $263 median
17.9% below median
Days on Market
32 days
vs 31 days median
In line with median
Based on 21 active and 165 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Wolcott. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
281 East Street, Wolcott, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$1,657
- Property Taxes$457
- Insurance$108
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Wolcott
- Neighborhood
- Hitchcock Lakes
- County
- New Haven
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Ranch
- Year Built
- 1951
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,502 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 360 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Wolcott
Interior
- Heating
- BaseboardHot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- 2nd bedroom.Can be reinstalled in cellar
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullPartially FinishedFull With Hatchway
- Interior Features
- Open Floor Plan
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.30 acres
- Zoning
- R-30
- Garage / Parking
- 8 total parking spacesPavedDrivewayPaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Masonry
- Exterior Features
- Stone WallPatio
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,484 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 32
- MLS #
- 24185417
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
- Financing
- FHA,VA,CHFA
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