187 West Main Street
East Lyme, Connecticut 06357
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 998
- Acres
- 0.29
- Year Built
- 1940
- Neighborhood
- Niantic
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Take a 3D Tour OR Enjoy a Video Walkthrough 24/7! Updated 1940 Ranch offering 998 SF, 3 BRs per property records, 1 Full Bath & an under-house 1-car garage on 0.287 acres. Recent Seller improvements include replacement windows, an updated Kitchen & Bath, durable flooring, and convenient 1st-floor Laundry. The bright Kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless appliances, and generous storage. An electric fireplace adds warmth and ambiance to the main living area, while the window-filled bonus room provides flexible living space. BR 3, located above the garage, could also serve well as a home Office. Additional features include an unfinished basement, oil-fired BBHW heat, city water and city sewer. Conveniently located near Rocky Neck State Park, McCook Point Beach, and the shops, restaurants, and waterfront attractions of Niantic Village. Schedule your private showing today! ** BACK ON THE MARKET! Previous Buyer was unable to satisfy lender financing requirements just days before closing. Termination was unrelated to the property's condition. FHA appraisal came in at $395,000, $10,000 above the asking price! **
Key Facts
- City/Town
- East Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Niantic
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1940
- Days on Market
- 114 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full
- Living Area
- 998 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.29 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage · 6 total
- Property Taxes
- $4,389 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The East Lyme Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
37
28 under contract
Median List Price
$949,000
37 active listings
Median Closed Price
$568,000
177 sales
Median Days on Market
59
37 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$352
37 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
177 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$385,000
vs $949,000 median
59.4% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$386
vs $352 median
9.7% above median
Days on Market
114 days
vs 59 days median
55 days longer than median
Based on 37 active and 177 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in East Lyme. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 10, 2026.
Location
187 West Main Street, East Lyme, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Nov 5, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,086
- Property Taxes$366
- Insurance$128
- 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
- 1940
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 998 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- In the full bathstackable hookups
- Appliances
- Electric RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedStorageGarage AccessConcrete Floor
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Pre-wired
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.29 acres
- Zoning
- R40
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage space6 total parking spacesUnder House GarageOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivateCement
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Aluminum
- Color
- Blue
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- ConcreteStone
- Exterior Features
- Patio
- Lot Description
- Rolling
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $4,389 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 114
- MLS #
- 24192010
- MLS Status
- Active
- Financing
- FHA,VA,CHFA
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