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Property Description
Charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in a highly convenient New London location, just minutes from downtown, major highways, and Winthrop Magnet School. Ideal for homeowners or investors, this property offers comfort, space, and strong potential. The main level features a welcoming entrance, bright living room, formal dining room, ample kitchen with pantry space, and a full bathroom. Hardwood floors run throughout the living room, dining room, and bedrooms, adding warmth and character. The upper level includes three spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a walk-up attic providing excellent storage or future expansion potential. The basement offers generous storage space along with an additional flexible room ideal for a home office, gym, or hobby area. Exterior highlights include an ample patio perfect for entertaining or gardening, rear off-street parking, a partially fenced yard, and a front deck ideal for morning coffee. Updates include a roof approximately 6 years old, water heater about 3 years old, and a replaced boiler with conversion to natural gas (oil tank remains in basement). Property is sold as-is and is contingent upon the seller finding suitable housing, offering flexibility for buyers. Conveniently located near downtown dining, shopping, waterfront attractions, Ocean Beach Park, Fort Trumbull State Park, and scenic coastal recreation, with easy access to transportation and major routes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 Crystal Ave
General
- Price: $260,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24176411
- Updated: 5/18/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Appliances: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bath: Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
Location
- County: New London
- Neighborhood: Town Hill
- Driving Directions: GPS friendly
School Information
- Elementary School: Nathan Hale
- High School: New London
Community
- Community Name: Town Hill
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Steam, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric, Tank Size Unknown
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Asbestos
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out, Concrete Floor
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,568
- Above Ground: 1,568 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Zoning: R-2
- Lot Description: Dry, Cleared
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $152,000
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 2002394
Listed by eXp Realty, Nicolle Estrella
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Price & Sales History for 242 Crystal Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/18/2026
Listed
$260,000
109.68%
MLS
2/28/2003
Sold
$124,000
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Public Record
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 242 Crystal Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,134
-1%
$152,000
—
2023
$4,180
23%
$152,000
67%
2023
$3,389
—
$91,000
—
2022
$3,395
-2%
$91,000
—
2021
$3,453
-1%
$91,000
—
2020
$3,475
-4%
$91,000
—
2019
$3,631
-13%
$91,000
-4%
2018
$4,155
-1%
$94,990
—
2017
$4,204
9%
$94,990
—
2016
$3,843
2%
$94,990
—
2015
$3,751
15%
$94,990
—
2014
$3,255
-2%
$94,990
-21%
2011
$3,307
—
$120,260
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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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242 Crystal Avenue, New London, CT 06320 (MLS# 24176411) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 242 Crystal Avenue is currently listed for $260,000 and was received on May 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 Crystal Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New London? You can browse all New London real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

