$495,000

61 Smith Street, East Lyme, CT 06357

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,744 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1980
9,583sqft lot
—— car garage
$284/sqft
Listed 7 days ago

Property Description

Take a Self-Guided 3D tour OR enjoy a full video walkthrough 24/7! Offered for the first time in 42 years, this is a rare downtown Niantic opportunity with true walk-to-everything convenience and exceptional flexibility. Located just steps from marinas, waterfront restaurants, local shops, and the Niantic Boardwalk, this home boasts a Walk Score of 10 out of 10 and places you in the heart of one of Connecticut's most desirable shoreline communities. There is a total of 1,458 SF of living area, distributed as follows: the primary residence, consisting of 972 SF with two bedrooms and a full bath, featuring hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a well-appointed eat-in Kitchen. The finished lower level has 486 SF of finished living space, including a Rec Room and Office area, while the unfinished dry basement provides excellent storage, workshop potential, and both interior and Bilco door access. The property also includes a 286 SF longstanding in-law-style studio apartment with its own private entrance, in place for over four decades and currently occupied by a tenant through April 30, 2026, offering multi-generational family flexibility. Outdoor features include a large deck ideal for entertaining, a fire pit area, two storage sheds, and a private paved driveway. This property is served by city water/sewer. Downtown Niantic homes with this combination of location, versatility, and long-term potential rarely come to market. NEXT STEP: Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: December 24, 2025 at 06:02PM
Listing Office:: Garden Realty : (860) 608-8659
Listing Agent:: Gregory Hanner : (860) 608-8659
MLS ID:: 24145992

General: Cable - Pre-wired
Appliances: Electric RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
Laundry: Main Level
Basement: FullInterior AccessPartially FinishedConcrete FloorFull With Hatchway
A/C: Ceiling Fans
Heating: Hot WaterElectricOil
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0

General: ShedDeckGuttersPatio
Style: Ranch
Parking: Parking spaces: 4

Roofing: Asphalt ShingleGable

County: New London

Driveway: Paved
Zoning: R101468646

Water: Public Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

This listing courtesy of Gregory Hanner, Garden Realty

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Location

Schools Nearby

Niantic Center School

7 W Main St, Niantic, CT, 06357

Grades KG-4

0.86 miles away

East Lyme Middle School

31 Society Rd, Niantic, CT, 06357

Grades 5-8

2.02 miles away

East Lyme High School

30 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT, 06333

Grades 9-12

3.09 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.