Old Lyme Homes for Sale

Welcome to Old Lyme, Connecticut – a picturesque gem nestled along the scenic Connecticut shoreline in New London County. Known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and stunning natural beauty, Old Lyme offers a unique blend of coastal charm and suburban tranquility. With its quaint village center, historic homes, and breathtaking views of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, this idyllic town provides a perfect backdrop for those seeking a serene lifestyle.

Old Lyme is not only renowned for its beautiful landscapes but also for its cultural offerings. The Florence Griswold Museum, once home to American Impressionist artists, showcases an impressive collection of art and hosts various community events throughout the year. Outdoor enthusiasts will revel in the town’s numerous parks and nature preserves, including the expansive Lyme-Old Lyme Land Trust, perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and enjoying the great outdoors.

For those looking to call Old Lyme home, you'll find a diverse array of homes for sale that cater to various tastes and lifestyles. From charming historic cottages to modern waterfront properties, each residence reflects the town's unique character. Whether you’re searching for a cozy retreat or a spacious family home, Old Lyme offers a welcoming community and a quality of life that is hard to beat.

Explore the homes for sale in Old Lyme today and discover the perfect place to create lasting memories. With its stunning scenery, rich culture, and friendly atmosphere, Old Lyme is more than just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive.

Newest Old Lyme Homes for Sale

$350,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24213129 MLS

TERRIFIC OLD LYME OPPORTUNITY! Bring your vision and creativity to this charming home with plenty of potential! Being sold AS-IS. Cash or rehabilitation financing only. Imagine relaxing on the inviting, south-facing covered front porch, just minutes from Old Lyme's renowned art district, town center, shopping, and convenient highway access. The main level features an open floor plan connecting the living room, complete with a mini-split system, dining room, and kitchen, creating a comfortable, great-room feel. A convenient first-floor laundry area and half-bath are located off the rear mudroom entry. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms, a full bath, and an additional open area ideal for a cozy reading nook, computer station, or flexible workspace. Adding to the property's versatility is a heated cabin tucked into the back corner of the property. Featuring two rooms and a full bath, this separate space offers exciting possibilities for a home office, art studio, creative retreat, or other lifestyle needs. Additional features include a leased PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) solar system, patio, fenced yard, and storage shed. Some or most of the contents in the house and yard will convey. Please note: Some areas of the house are not heated. Property is being sold AS-IS. A wonderful opportunity to bring new life to a property with character, flexibility, and potential in desirable Old Lyme!

13 Griswold Ave, Old Lyme

$1,575,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 24211532 MLS

Timeless elegance meets exceptional craftsmanship in this extraordinary Colonial, perfectly positioned in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods with captivating water views. Offering an unparalleled combination of refined interiors, sophisticated finishes, and beautifully appointed living spaces, this distinguished 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath residence is designed for the most discerning buyer. From the moment you enter, the home makes a striking impression with its dramatic two-story living room, abundant natural light, and elegant gas fireplace. The adjacent gourmet kitchen is equally impressive, featuring exquisite marble countertops, high-end finishes, and quality appliances, creating a beautiful and functional space for both intimate gatherings and grand entertaining. A gracious formal dining room provides an elegant setting for memorable dinners and special occasions. The thoughtfully designed main level includes a luxurious primary suite, offering the ease and privacy of first-floor living, along with a sophisticated private office featuring custom built-ins-ideal for a refined home workspace or library. A well-appointed mudroom and laundry room add both convenience and functionality to the main level while maintaining the home's polished aesthetic. The expansive finished lower level extends the living space with an impressive full-size bar, glass-enclosed exercise room, and generous areas for recreation, media, or entertaining.

21-1 Haywagon Dr, Old Lyme

$925,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 24209150 MLS

A rare find along the Connecticut shoreline! This spacious 5-bedroom, 4 bath home offers exceptional flexibility, including a beautifully designed newer in-law/guest suite with family room, kitchenette, full bath, separate bedroom, laundry and private staircase-ideal for multigenerational living, beach guests or income-generating potential. The main home features a spacious kitchen and dining area opening to the family room, plus a separate living room for a quiet place to relax. The renovated primary suite offers a luxurious private bath. Three additional bedrooms provide plenty of space for family, guests or a home office. Outside, enjoy a large, level yard, deck with hot tub, above-ground pool and shed. The oversized U-shaped driveway offers abundant parking with room for a boat or RV, while the garage provides vehicle/workshop space plus a golf-cart bay. Major improvements include a new septic system (2022), newer roof, central air, updated electrical and vinyl siding (2019). The icing on the cake, deeded rights to Hawk's Nest Beach with direct pedestrian and golf-cart access within the neighborhood. A hard-to-find shoreline home with room for everyone and so much to offer.

2 Dogwood Dr, Old Lyme

$250,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 24208890 MLS

YOUR PERFECT TINY BEACH HOUSE-YOU'RE NOT DREAMING! You simply cannot get much closer to Sound View and Long Island Sound at this price! This completely remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is just steps from the beach and ready for you to start making memories. So much has already been done-newer electrical, windows, vinyl siding, AZEK decking, new kitchen, new bathroom and new flooring. Just bring your flip-flops! The cottage has seasonal water service, approximately turned on March 15 and off November 30, giving you nearly nine months to enjoy your own little piece of beach heaven. Spring weekends, endless summer days and beautiful fall escapes! Surrounded by everything that makes Sound View famous-pizza, candy, Italian ice, beach days and summer nights. Part of the intimate Ocean Walk Condominium Association, consisting of only 7 units, with a small annual grounds maintenance fee of $420 yearly. Contents are included, making this a truly turnkey coastal retreat. Morning coffee by the Sound, afternoons on the beach and evenings enjoying the shoreline. At $300,000, your perfect tiny beach house is real-and it can be yours!

78-1 Hartford Ave Unit 78-1, Old Lyme

$1,150,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24207565 MLS

Some homes just feel like vacation. This is one of them. Tucked into a sought-after Old Lyme beach neighborhood, this four-bedroom Colonial pairs a short walk to the sandy association beach with something even harder to find: protected open meadow directly behind you, and water views that go on for miles. The heart of the home is a 23-foot living room with a dramatic brick fireplace and easy flow to a sun-filled window room. The kitchen brings stone counters, stainless appliances and rich maple cabinetry, with the dining room and patio steps away. Four bedrooms upstairs include a primary that opens through sliders to a private balcony - your front-row seat to sunsets over the field and Sound. Outside, an expansive paver patio and fenced lawn invite long dinners and lazy afternoons, with a finished kennel for the dogs and plenty of parking for guests. Beach rights, minutes to I-95, Old Lyme village and top-rated Lyme-Old Lyme schools. Come see why this stretch of shoreline is so hard to leave.

41 Springfield Rd, Old Lyme

$1,650,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 24207136 MLS

Exceptional craftsmanship. Outstanding value. Discover one of Old Lyme's best new construction values per square foot with a limited-time builder financing incentive available through builder's preferred lender. Set on 2.43 acres, this modern farmhouse style home offers over 5,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and an attached 3-car garage. The custom kitchen features an oversized quartz island, gas cooktop, double wall ovens and a walk-in pantry, opening to a sun-filled dining area and spacious living room with a gas fireplace. French doors lead to a covered deck with an outdoor kitchen. The main level primary suite features a custom walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath with dual vanities and a soaking tub. A second en suite bedroom accommodates guests or multigenerational living. Two additional bedrooms, main level laundry and a flex room ideal for an office, library or den complete the convenient layout. The expansive finished upper level includes a loft and full bath, offering space for recreation, a media room, creative pursuits or a private workspace. Hardwood floors, zoned HVAC, a covered front porch and a full unfinished walkout lower level with future potential add to the appeal. Enjoy a peaceful setting convenient to Old Lyme Village, shoreline beaches, marinas, golf, restaurants and the area's arts and cultural attractions.

30-1 Lords Meadow Ln, Old Lyme

$549,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 24208884 MLS

Welcome to 4 Green Valley Lakes in Old Lyme, where thoughtful updates meet the charm and lifestyle of one of Connecticut's sought-after shoreline communities. This well-maintained home features a new roof, offering added peace of mind for its next owner. Inside, beautiful hardwood flooring compliments the kitchen and bathroom, while recently updated landscaping enhances the home's curb appeal and welcoming feel. This raised ranch contains your expected comfort of every day living. The grounds allow for a garden enthusiast, an individual who needs to place their work vehicles, and/or one who wants to maximize on their privacy in a shoreline community. Beyond the property itself, Old Lyme offers the quintessential New England shoreline experience, known for its historic character, rich artistic heritage and beautiful natural surroundings. Long celebrated for its connection to American Impressionism, the town blends culture and history with the relaxed coastal lifestyle of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. Enjoy convenient access to Rocky Neck State Park, area beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, and the charm of Old Lyme's town center, well-sought-after schools, with local shops, dining and community amenities nearby. Whether you're searching for a year-round home or simply looking to embrace the Connecticut shoreline lifestyle, 4 Green Valley Lakes offers an inviting opportunity to enjoy the best of home, coast, culture and community.

4 Green Valley Lake Rd, Old Lyme

$810,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24201573 MLS

Privacy, acreage, and flexible living come together at 9 Mansewood Road in Old Lyme. Set on 3.30 wooded acres in the private Mansewood Association, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath contemporary Cape offers a peaceful setting near Rogers Lake, shopping, Old Lyme amenities, and a marina just down the road with easy access to the Connecticut River. Natural light fills the home, beginning with a spacious foyer featuring beautiful exposed ceiling detail. Hardwood floors extend throughout the first floor, and the generous living room features custom built-ins, a striking fireplace, and three sliders opening to the wooded surroundings. A first-floor primary bedroom and main-level laundry provide convenient one-level living. A path leads through the property to the pond at the far end of the 3.30 acres. Nearly 500 sq. ft. of heated space above the 2-car garage, currently used as an art studio, requires work but offers excellent potential for a home office, creative studio, recreation room, or additional living space. The insulated garage provides even more future possibilities. If your search includes an Old Lyme home with acreage, privacy, flexible bonus space, Rogers Lake, marina access, and proximity to the Connecticut River, 9 Mansewood Road is one to see.

9 Mansewood Rd, Old Lyme

$699,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 24207968 MLS

Make this enchanting storybook home your own special year-round getaway. Nestled on the outskirts of historic Old Lyme Village, the Gate House is being offered for the first time in decades. Once part of an exclusive executive estate, the charming Gate House sits on nearly one acre of land in a unique and pastoral setting. This 2-bedroom, 2 full bath home has been lovingly restored, with newly designed open kitchen complete with new stainless appliances, quartz countertops, newly designed master bath, and stunning hardwood flooring throughout. A spectacular soaring ceiling in the living room with walls of glass and charming fireplace set the stage for the perfect place to relax after a busy day of kayaking, sightseeing, or shopping in the many seaside villages along the coastline. The Gatehouse sits on the edge of the Lieutenant River with expansion potential on nearly one acre and potential water access following town and environmental approval processes.

3 Neck Rd, Old Lyme

$545,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 24205370 MLS

It's time to buy the BEACH HOUSE! Find easy living in the sought-after Miami Beach Association just a short stroll to one of Old Lyme's most desirable beaches. This charming 3-bedroom ranch makes perfect coastal retreat. Miami Beach welcomes golf carts, making beach days and gatherings with family and friends effortless. Enjoy a robust beach community with throw-back summer highlights like Christmas in July, beach blanket bingo and the July 4th celebration. Inside the home, find one-level living with three bedrooms, a full bath and an open plan kitchen/great room with a fireplace. You'll find a sun filled, three season porch on the south side. Outside, find a terrific back yard shaded by mature trees and an outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. Roof is 5 years old! This YEAR-ROUND property (yes, it is on the health district list of year-round properties) offers the opportunity to create your own family memories in a wonderful community that you've been dreaming of. Bring your ideas (and your bathing suit) and make this charming beach home your own. Come for a day, stay for a lifetime!

14 Biscayne Blvd, Old Lyme

$850,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 24204204 MLS

Welcome to 3 Maple Lane, where timeless New England charm meets relaxed Shoreline living in this beautifully updated 1882 farmhouse, tucked away at the end of a quiet lane just off historic Lyme Street. Imagine slow mornings sipping coffee outdoors as the sun rises over the marsh, summer evenings gathered with friends on the wraparound Trex deck, and peaceful views that change beautifully with the seasons. Truly the heart of the home, the light-filled kitchen features quartz countertops, two islands, abundant natural light, and sliders opening directly to the wrap-around deck. Flowing seamlessly into the living and dining areas, the main level features hardwood floors throughout and an open, comfortable layout equally suited for intimate evenings at home or entertaining family and friends. A sun-filled family room provides a second set of sliders to the deck, along with convenient access to the outdoor shower-a welcome luxury after long summer days at the beach. The main level primary bedroom provides convenient first-floor living and opens to its own private patio, a peaceful retreat for morning coffee or a quiet glass of beverage of your choice at the end of the day. Upstairs, the home retains its original farmhouse layout with 2 additional bedrooms and an office/den/flex space along with a full bath. Outside, stunning marsh views stretch toward the Lieutenant River, a picturesque tributary of the Connecticut River.

3 Maple Ln, Old Lyme

$1,899,999

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 24203798 MLS

This single level modern farmhouse blends clean contemporary design with timeless New England warmth, set at the end of a private drive in serene Old Lyme, Connecticut. Thoughtfully crafted for easy, elegant living, the home features four spacious bedrooms, an airy open layout, and abundant natural light throughout. A sunroom anchors the living space with year round views of the surrounding landscape, while covered porches and a covered patio extend the living area outdoors, creating effortless flow for relaxing or entertaining. The property abuts protected open space, offering a sense of privacy, nature, and quiet that's increasingly rare. With its refined finishes, one floor convenience, and peaceful setting, this home delivers the best of modern comfort and classic farmhouse character in one of Old Lyme's most tranquil locations.

41-1 Whippoorwill Rd, Old Lyme

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