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Property Description
This custom three bedroom ranch offers the rare combination of comfort, convenience, and coastal living. Just a short walk to downtown Niantic, the Boardwalk, beaches, restaurants, and marinas, the location alone makes everyday life feel like a getaway. Inside, the home features hardwood floors, a combined living and dining room, and a well appointed kitchen with full appliances and warm wood cabinetry. The level yard, spacious Trex deck, and large garden shed create an ideal setting for outdoor enjoyment. Additional highlights include central air, oil heat, a newer roof, an unfinished basement ready for future expansion, and a garage. With easy access to I95 and close proximity to the Children's Museum and all the charm Niantic has to offer, this home delivers both lifestyle and practicality in one inviting package.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5 Herster Dr
General
- Price: $439,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24181649
- Updated: Today (6/10/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Built-Ins, Dining Area, L-Shaped, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Shed, Deck, Garden Area
- Color: Grey
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Under House Garage
Location
- County: New London
- Neighborhood: Niantic
- Driving Directions: Off West Main St
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: East Lyme
Community
- Community Name: Niantic
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Shingle
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,080
- Above Ground: 1,080 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1954
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Zoning: R40
- Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Treed, Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $166,950
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1466958
Listed by RE/MAX on the Bay, Judy Halleran
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Schools
Schools serving 5 Herster Dr
School District:East Lyme School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Niantic Center School 7 West Main St., East Lyme, CT 06357 | K-4 | 0.1 mi |
East Lyme High School 30 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT 06333 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5 Herster Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/10/2026
Listed
$439,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5 Herster Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,676
6%
$166,950
—
2023
$4,399
6%
$166,950
—
2023
$4,154
4%
$166,950
—
2022
$3,980
6%
$166,950
27%
2021
$3,756
1%
$131,740
—
2020
$3,736
1%
$131,740
—
2019
$3,714
3%
$131,740
—
2018
$3,603
5%
$131,740
—
2017
$3,446
8%
$131,740
4%
2016
$3,202
3%
$126,280
—
2015
$3,120
3%
$126,280
—
2014
$3,035
3%
$126,280
—
2012
$2,949
—
$126,280
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5 Herster Drive, East Lyme, CT 06357 (MLS# 24181649) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5 Herster Drive is currently listed for $439,000 and was received on June 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 5 Herster Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Niantic? You can browse all Niantic real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

