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Property Description
This is your opportunity to own a charming meticulously maintained modernized 2600 sq. ft. New England Colonial style home that is historically significant set on 2.69 acre. Known as the Perkins-Bill house, built in 1781 and owned consecutively by two survivors of the battle of Groton Heights in the 1780's. There are 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, primary bedroom with full bath and walk in closet. The list of improvements include fully remodeled kitchen & baths (2018), a combination of new hardwood flooring, refinished original hardwood floors, new wooden staircase & railings (2018), built in bedroom closets (2019), single zone steam boiler (2016), New windows (2017,2018), roof (2019). Added insulation in the walk up attic (2023), walkout Basement has been waterproofed with dehumidifier system (2024), crawl space insulated, 200 amp electrical with automatic whole house generator. There are 2 laundry areas, 1 upstairs (stack unit) & 1 in the basement. Exterior vinyl plank siding (2023). A new patio & walkway leading to the Gunite inground pool (1999), new paver pool patio, park like grounds perfect for entertaining & summer fun! Refinished pool house (2022) with lower yard level storage. There is a 2-car detached garage (paint and roof 2024-2025) with loft storage at yard level. Please note, the google map image on Zillow is very old and an updated map image has been requested.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1040 Long Cove Rd
General
- Sold For: $552,500
- Taxes: (July 2024-June 2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24088701
- Added to Site: 288 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 14, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 13 x 11, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 14 x 9, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 15 x 9, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Wood Stove, Hardwood Floor, 27 x 14, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Tile Floor, 14 x 11, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 11, Main
- Office: Office - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 14, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level, Upper Level
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, In Ground Pool
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Shed, Gutters, Stone Wall, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Location
- County: New London
- Neighborhood: Gales Ferry
- Driving Directions: Rt 12 to Long Cove Rd
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Community
- Community Name: Gales Ferry
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Steam, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Other
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Clapboard, Other
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,600
- Above Ground: 2,600 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1781
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.69
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Paved, Gravel
- Zoning: R40
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Green Features
- Energy Features: Generator Ready, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $217,000
- Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1514483
Listed by RE/MAX on the Bay, Lu-Ann Perkins
Sold by William Raveis Real Estate, Joanne Arillotta-Femc
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Schools
Schools serving 1040 Long Cove Rd
School District:Ledyard School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ledyard Middle School 1860 Route 12, Ledyard, CT 06335 | 7-8 | 3 mi |
Ledyard High School 24 Gallup Hill Road, Ledyard, CT 06339 | 9-12 | 4.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1040 Long Cove Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/03/2025
Sold
$552,500
3.27%
MLS
4/17/2025
Listed
$535,000
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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.
1040 Long Cove Road, Ledyard, CT 06335 (MLS# 24088701) is a Single Family property that was sold at $552,500 on June 03, 2025. Want to learn more about 1040 Long Cove Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gales Ferry? You can browse all Gales Ferry real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

