185 Washington Street
Norwich, Connecticut 06360
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 1 | 1
- SqFt
- 3,336
- Acres
- 0.61
- Year Built
- 1870
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Known as the Converse House, this c. 1870 High Victorian Gothic landmark was built for Colonel Charles A. Converse, a Norwich businessman and philanthropist. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Chelsea Parade Historic District, the home is steps from Washington Park and offers a rare blend of architectural pedigree and modern comfort. A distinctive seven-sided front porch welcomes you inside, where historic details include a built-in preacher's bench, pocket doors, a gracious parlor, library, two living rooms, fireplaces, a walnut-paneled dining room, butler's pantry, cedar closets, and a whimsical widow's peak. The thoughtfully updated home offers five bedrooms and has been enhanced for today's living with a new slate and copper roof, new electrical, new sewer line, new gas furnace, and an on-demand hot water heater. The front porch features new Indonesian Batu wood flooring, complemented by a new slate patio. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees, flowering gardens, a fountain, carriage barn, and one-car garage, this is a truly move-in-ready opportunity to become the next steward of one of Norwich's most memorable homes.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Norwich
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Victorian
- Year Built
- 1870
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 3,336 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.61 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage · 5 total
- Property Taxes
- $12,684 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Norwich Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
57
64 under contract
Median List Price
$350,000
57 active listings
Median Closed Price
$304,500
370 sales
Median Days on Market
29
57 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$202
57 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.2%
370 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$525,000
vs $350,000 median
50.0% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$157
vs $202 median
22.3% below median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 29 days median
29 days fresher than median
Based on 57 active and 370 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Norwich. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 19, 2026.
Location
185 Washington Street, Norwich, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 13, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,702
- Property Taxes$1,057
- Insurance$175
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Norwich
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- New London
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Victorian
- Year Built
- 1870
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 3,336 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Samuel Huntington
- High
- Norwich Free Academy
Interior
- Heating
- Gas on GasRadiatorSteamWood/Coal Stove
- Heat Fuel
- Gas In StreetNatural GasWood
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Fireplaces
- 4
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- By the kitchen and back staircase.
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopConvection OvenMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorFreezerIcemakerDishwasherWasherElectric DryerDryer
- Basement
- FullPartially Finished
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door Opener
- Additional Rooms
- BreezewayFoyerLaundry RoomMud RoomSitting RoomWorkshop
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.61 acres
- Zoning
- R40
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage space5 total parking spacesBarnDetached GaragePavedDrivewayPrivatePavedAsphalt
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer Connected
- Construction
- Wood
- Roof
- SlateMetal
- Foundation
- Stone
- Exterior Features
- BalconyBreezewayPorchWrap Around DeckBarnGarden AreaLightingFrench Doors
- Lot Description
- Fence - PartialFence - StoneFence - Chain LinkTreedLevel LotProfessionally LandscapedHistoric District
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $12,684 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24199518
- MLS Status
- Active
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Data last updated on 8/19/2026 at 4:05 PM UTC.