Open House 10/4 12pm - 2pm
170 Old Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT, 06475 $ 900,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.1 Sq 2,128 Monthly Estimate*
$ 5,683
for $900,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 half bath. This 2,128 square foot home was built in 1790 on a lot size of 1.
Discover the beauty of this extraordinary antique home, set on an acre of landscaped grounds, with an enchanting guest cottage. The Bushnell-Dickinson House retains its original features inside and out. including original wide-board pine flooring, paneled walls, four fireplaces, two staircases, dentil molding, and classic 12-over-12 windows. It has been lovingly maintained for decades by a master craftsman and a devoted gardener, with a deep respect for historic properties. There is an adorable cottage, complete with a full kitchen and laundry. This offers wonderful flexibility for visitors, or as an in-law suite or private studio. This building is not included in the listing square footage or room count. An attractive barn/carriage house holds two cars plus a unique blacksmith workshop. The picturesque grounds feature several gardens for seasonal color, mature shade trees, and a fenced vegetable garden area. The custom-built garden shed with running water is a gardener's dream. Rarely does a home of this significance become available - offering the perfect balance of history, craftsmanship, natural beauty, and timeless New England charm in a coastal community. The location is also ideal, close to Main St attractions, shopping, restaurants, beaches, and the train station. It is almost equal distance to Boston and New York.
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Open House
10/4/2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
170 Old Post Road Old Saybrook, CT
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesGeneralZoning A
Neighborhood N/A
County Middlesex
Tax Year July 2026-June 2027
Property Type Single Family For Sale
Status Active
Acres 1
Directions GPS friendly.
High School Old Saybrook
City Old Saybrook
Elementary School Kathleen E. Goodwin
Sq Ft Total 2128
DOM 61
Year Built 1790
Style Colonial
Year Built Source Public Records
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InteriorCooling System Window Unit
Total Rooms 7
Basement Description Full Unfinished Sump Pump Storage Concrete Floor Full With Hatchway
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ExteriorWater Source Public Water Connected
Lot Description Treed Level Lot
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByWilliam Raveis Real EstateBroker
rose.mcwaid@raveis.comEmail
Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $5,683
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $858
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $1,447,863
Percent of Sale Price 61%
About Old Saybrook, CT 10,363 Population
0% Since 2002
$ 77,346 Median Income
53.19 Median Age
22% Households with Children
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1190967 Elementary School
900669 Middle School
Old Saybrook High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 9/30/2026 | $900,000 | -9.91% | Price Down |
| 8/19/2026 | $999,000 | -16.75% | Price Down |
| 7/24/2026 | $1,200,000 | | Listed Price |