72 Smith Street
East Lyme, Connecticut 06357
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 1,741
- Acres
- 0.49
- Year Built
- 1938
- Neighborhood
- Niantic
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Charming Niantic Village bungalow with Water Views, fully renovated down to the studs and elevated above the nearby flood zone, just 433' from the Niantic River with an approved mooring! Enjoy Niantic Bay views from the front porch and most rooms. Quality shows everywhere: Cedar Impressions siding, Icynene spray foam insulation, 97 percent efficient propane HVAC with central air and on-demand hot water, plus custom cabinetry and a one-piece soapstone sink. The primary bath impresses with a tiled dual-head shower and rain head. Upstairs, the open loft with brand-new flooring and a full bath offers an east-facing dormer overlooking the river, bridge, and marinas. Fresh paint throughout. The level, professionally landscaped 1/2-acre lot has irrigation and room for a pool. A detached seasonal cottage. Walk to Main Street for the Book Barn, boutiques, Gumdrops & Lollipops, Niantic Public House & Brewery, the Niantic Bay Playhouse, and great dining, then on to the Niantic Bay Boardwalk and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. A year-round home or proven investment: a 5.0-star Airbnb Guest Favorite in the top 5 percent of listings, with easy upkeep. Rental documentation available. Furnishings available separately. Septic system for house replaced in 2024. House is SOLD AS IS. Subject to Seller Finding Suitable Housing.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- East Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Niantic
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Bungalow,Cottage
- Year Built
- 1938
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 1,741 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.49 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $10,905 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The East Lyme Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
37
26 under contract
Median List Price
$887,700
37 active listings
Median Closed Price
$574,500
188 sales
Median Days on Market
61
37 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$362
37 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
188 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$925,000
vs $887,700 median
In line with median
Price / Sq Ft
$531
vs $362 median
46.7% above median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 61 days median
61 days fresher than median
Based on 37 active and 188 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in East Lyme. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 29, 2026.
Location
72 Smith Street, East Lyme, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 24, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,938
- Property Taxes$909
- Insurance$308
- 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
- Bungalow,Cottage
- Year Built
- 1938
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,741 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- East Lyme
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- ElectricPropane
- Cooling
- Attic FanCentral AirDuctless
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorWasherElectric Dryer
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedHatchway AccessInterior AccessConcrete Floor
- Interior Features
- Cable - Available
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.49 acres
- Zoning
- R10
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total parking spacesPavedDrivewayPrivatePaved
- Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterHarborView
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Block
- Exterior Features
- PorchDeck
- Lot Description
- DryLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $10,905 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24210154
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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Co-Listed By
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