8 & 10 Swan Avenue
Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371
Reduced from $880,000
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,315
- Acres
- 0.17
- Year Built
- 1940
- Neighborhood
- Sound View
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
TWO HOMES SOLD TOGETHER! Rare Sound View Beach Opportunity! Offered for the first time since 1979, this unique property includes TWO YEAR-ROUND BEACH HOMES, creating endless possibilities for personal use or investment. Live in one and rent the other, rent both for maximum income potential, or enjoy the flexibility of having plenty of room for family and friends to spread out. #10 offers 2-3 bedrooms and has been updated with a new propane furnace and new roof. The charming second cottage, #8 features, 1 bedroom and a delightful screened-in side porch-the perfect spot to relax after a day at the beach. The homes share a well and septic system and offer ample off-street parking, a rare find in this sought-after shoreline neighborhood. The current owner has historically enjoyed access through both the Old Colony and Sound View beach communities. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence regarding any beach association membership, rights, fees, and benefits. Whether you're looking for a family vacation getaway, or income-producing coastal investment, this is a rare chance to own a versatile property just moments from the beach.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Old Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Sound View
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1940
- Days on Market
- 79 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,315 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.17 acres
- Property Taxes
- $8,861 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Old Lyme Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
23
22 under contract
Median List Price
$785,000
23 active listings
Median Closed Price
$685,000
91 sales
Median Days on Market
45
23 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$440
23 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.9%
91 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$799,000
vs $785,000 median
In line with median
Price / Sq Ft
$608
vs $440 median
38.2% above median
Days on Market
79 days
vs 45 days median
34 days longer than median
Based on 23 active and 91 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Old Lyme. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 19, 2026.
Location
8 & 10 Swan Avenue, Old Lyme, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 17, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,231
- Property Taxes$738
- Insurance$266
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Old Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Sound View
- County
- New London
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1940
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,315 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Lyme-Old Lyme
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Propane
- Cooling
- None
- Appliances
- Electric RangeRefrigerator
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Interior Features
- Cable - Pre-wired
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.17 acres
- Zoning
- R-10
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterWater CommunityAssociation OptionalAccess
- Water Source
- Private WellShared Well
- Sewer
- SepticShared Septic
- Flood Zone
- Yes
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Gray
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Guest HousePatio
- Lot Description
- Non Conforming Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $8,861 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 79
- MLS #
- 24184532
- MLS Status
- Active
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