16 Sands Drive
Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,782
- Acres
- 2.46
- Year Built
- 2002
- Neighborhood
- Neck Road
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Waterfront on the Lieutenant River with 170 feet of frontage and a fully permitted dock. This original-owner Contemporary Colonial has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is well suited for either seasonal or year-round use. The open floor plan is accessed from a large entry foyer and provides comfortable daily living and easy flow for entertaining. The main level features a spotless eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, formal dining area and living room with fireplace each with sliders inviting views and access to the lawn and river. Upstairs, the primary suite features a cathedral ceiling, private bath, twin walk-in closets and balcony overlooking the landscape and river. Three additional bedrooms share a full bath. Value added features include a full basement, floored attic and oversized two-car garage providing ample storage and workspace. A long private driveway leads to the home, while an expansive lawn slopes to a picnic area and dock at the river's edge. Enjoy boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, crabbing, fishing or simply exploring the scenic local estuary with access to the Connecticut River and beyond. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of waterfront living centrally located to the village, beaches and routes 9 & 95.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Old Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Neck Road
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Contemporary
- Year Built
- 2002
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,782 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 2.46 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $6,591 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Old Lyme Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
29
12 under contract
Median List Price
$799,000
29 active listings
Median Closed Price
$692,000
100 sales
Median Days on Market
72
29 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$401
29 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.1%
100 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$925,000
vs $799,000 median
15.8% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$332
vs $401 median
17.2% below median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 72 days median
72 days fresher than median
Based on 29 active and 100 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Old Lyme. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 27, 2026.
Location
16 Sands Drive, Old Lyme, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 22, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$5,083
- Property Taxes$549
- Insurance$308
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Old Lyme
- Neighborhood
- Neck Road
- County
- New London
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Contemporary
- Year Built
- 2002
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,782 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Lyme-Old Lyme
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Located in Basement.
- Appliances
- Electric CooktopWall OvenRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullFull With Hatchway
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door Opener
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 2.46 acres
- Zoning
- RU40
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Waterfront Details
- RiverDock or MooringView
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Grey
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Garden Area
- Lot Description
- On Cul-De-SacWater View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $6,591 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24214966
- MLS Status
- Active
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