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170 Old Post Road

Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475

ACTIVE$900,000

Reduced from $1,200,000

Beds
3
Baths
2 | 1
SqFt
2,128
Acres
1.00
Year Built
1790
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About This Home

Discover the beauty of this extraordinary antique home, set on an acre of landscaped grounds, with an enchanting guest cottage. Perfect for multi-generational living. The Bushnell-Dickinson House retains its original features inside and out. including original wide-board pine flooring, paneled walls, four fireplaces, two staircases, dentil molding, and classic 12-over-12 windows. It has been lovingly maintained for decades by a master craftsman and a devoted gardener, with a deep respect for historic properties. There is an adorable cottage, complete with a full kitchen and laundry. This offers wonderful flexibility: for visitors, an in-law suite, private studio, or Air B&B. This building is not included in the listing square footage or room count. An attractive barn/carriage house holds two cars plus a unique blacksmith workshop. The picturesque grounds feature several gardens for seasonal color, mature shade trees, and a fenced vegetable garden area. The custom-built garden shed with running water is a gardener's dream. Rarely does a home of this significance become available - offering the perfect balance of history, craftsmanship, natural beauty, and timeless New England charm in a coastal community. The location is also ideal, close to shopping, restaurants, beaches, Main street events, and the train station. It is almost equal distance to Boston and New York. Enjoy peaceful coastal living on your own private estate-like property.

Key Facts

City/Town
Old Saybrook
Neighborhood
N/A
Property / Style
Single Family · Colonial
Year Built
1790
Days on Market
110 days
Beds
3
Baths
2 full · 1 half
Living Area
2,128 sq ft
Lot Size
1.00 acres
Garage / Parking
2 garage · 5 total
Property Taxes
$10,301 / Annually

Market Snapshot

The Old Saybrook Market

Single Family · trailing 12 months

Median Days on Market

84

33 active listings

Median $ / Sq Ft

$487

33 active listings

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.3%

131 sales

How this home compares

List Price

$900,000

vs $925,000 median

In line with median

Price / Sq Ft

$423

vs $487 median

13.1% below median

Days on Market

110 days

vs 84 days median

26 days longer than median

Based on 33 active and 131 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Old Saybrook. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 11, 2026.

Location

170 Old Post Road, Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$6,036

per month

  • Principal & Interest$4,878
  • Property Taxes$858
  • Insurance$300
  • HOA$0

Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.

Location

City/Town
Old Saybrook
Neighborhood
N/A
County
Middlesex

Residence

Property Type
Single Family
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1790
New Construction
No/Resale
Living Area
2,128 sq ft

Schools

Elementary
Kathleen E. Goodwin
High
Old Saybrook

Interior

Heating
BaseboardRadiator
Heat Fuel
Oil
Cooling
Window Unit
Fireplaces
4
Laundry
Main Level
Laundry Location
Main level with half bath
Appliances
Electric RangeRefrigeratorDishwasher
Basement
FullUnfinishedSump PumpStorageConcrete FloorFull With Hatchway
In-Law Apartment
PossibleDetached

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size
1.00 acres
Zoning
A
Garage / Parking
2 garage spaces5 total parking spacesBarnDetached GarageDrivewayPaved
Waterfront Details
Not Applicable
Water Source
Public Water Connected
Sewer
Septic
Flood Zone
No
Construction
ClapboardWood
Color
yellow
Roof
Wood Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Garden AreaGuest HousePatio
Lot Description
TreedLevel Lot

Listing & Financials

Property Taxes
$10,301 / Annually
Days on Market
110
MLS #
24192820
MLS Status
Active

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Listed By

Rose McWaid

(860) 573-0667

William Raveis Real Estate

(860) 388-3936

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

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Data last updated on 11/11/2026 at 6:51 PM UTC.