169 East Shore Drive
East Haddam, Connecticut 06415
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1
- SqFt
- 1,130
- Acres
- 0.70
- Year Built
- 1907
- Neighborhood
- Lake Hayward
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
WATERFRONT! Rustic year-round post-and-beam Cape Cod home featuring an incredible 405 feet of direct waterfront on beautiful Lake Hayward. Designed for classic lakeside living, the main floor boasts a vaulted kitchen, full bath, and an open-concept living/dining area highlighted by a stunning fieldstone fireplace. French doors open out to a full-length enclosed rear sunroom, offering front-row seats to breathtaking views and vibrant sunsets. The upper-level features 2 to 3 oversized bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and character-defining dormers that maximize natural light and floor space. Beyond the main house, the impressive grounds feature a historic 1920 boathouse equipped with 1 bedroom, a half bath set-up and auxiliary propane heat, along with a detached 2-car garage and 2 dedicated storage sheds. The sprawling yard and private shoreline offer direct access for swimming, boating, and relaxed outdoor entertaining. Rich in local history, this home was long the cherished summer gathering place of the Cragin Family, namesakes of Colchester's Cragin Memorial Library. The sale encompasses the primary home along with three additional adjacent lots ~ Map 80/Lot 468 (0.64 acres), Map80/Lot 412 (0.15 acres), and Map 80/Lot 413 (0.35 acres with 2-car garage) ~ providing exceptional combined acreage and privacy. Updates include: new roof in 10/2022 and a new HW heater in 2026. Truly a must-see property, schedule your private showing today! Professional photos to follow
Key Facts
- City/Town
- East Haddam
- Neighborhood
- Lake Hayward
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1907
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 1 full
- Living Area
- 1,130 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.70 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage · 8 total
- Property Taxes
- $10,194 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The East Haddam Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
24
13 under contract
Median List Price
$505,000
24 active listings
Median Closed Price
$472,500
116 sales
Median Days on Market
49
24 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$290
24 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
116 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$875,000
vs $505,000 median
73.3% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$774
vs $290 median
2.7× the median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 49 days median
49 days fresher than median
Based on 24 active and 116 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in East Haddam. Source: SmartMLS · As of November 3, 2026.
Location
169 East Shore Drive, East Haddam, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 29, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,770
- Property Taxes$850
- Insurance$292
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- East Haddam
- Neighborhood
- Lake Hayward
- County
- Middlesex
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1907
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,130 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- East Haddam
- High
- Nathan Hale
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Basement
- Appliances
- Electric RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedInterior AccessConcrete FloorFull With Hatchway
- Interior Features
- Cable - AvailableOpen Floor Plan
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.70 acres
- Zoning
- L
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spaces8 total parking spacesDetached GarageOff Street ParkingDrivewayUnpavedPrivateCircularUnpavedGravel
- Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Waterfront Details
- LakeWalk to WaterDock or MooringWater CommunityViewAccess
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- Shake
- Color
- Brown
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- BrickStone
- Exterior Features
- ShedPorchGuttersGarden AreaLightingGuest HouseCovered Deck
- Lot Description
- SecludedAdditional Land Avail.Lightly WoodedRollingWater View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $10,194 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24218394
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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