Unlock the potential at 38 Briarcliffe Road in East Haddam/Colchester. This cottage is brimming with potential for the right buyer and being sold as is. This is a year-round property that offers exceptional opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers looking for a renovation project in the sought-after lake community. Only two to three hours from Boston or NYC. Offering three bedrooms and one full bath, the main level includes a living room with working wood burning fireplace, a kitchen, a sunroom with laundry hookup and access to the basement. Hardwood floors are throughout the main level. This large 0.70 acreage property is set a few streets above Lake Hayward with water views and walkability to the water. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, and major highways, this home delivers the best of both tranquility and accessibility for seasonal or year-round living. Membership in the Lake Hayward Property Owners Association provides access to four private beaches, tennis and pickle ball courts, and summer events at the Pavilion. Enjoy the peaceful setting and stunning waterfront surroundings that make this home ideal for year-round living.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
38 Briarcliffe Road, East Haddam, CT 06415
3beds
1,070sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
0.7 Acres Lot
$247,900 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$2,190 Estimated rent
Home value
$247,900
$223,000 - $275,000
$2,190/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 09, 2026 at 02:55pm
Listed by:
Kaitlin M Burke (860)287-2182,
Preston Gray Real Estate 475-269-5100
Bought with:
Andrea Hayes, REB.0756521
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24141980
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 146.57 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 15.11
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 119.31 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 12.3
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 91.18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.4
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 36.26 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.11 x 5.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.89 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 11.7
Living room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 191.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 16.4
Other
- Features: Laundry Hookup
- Level: Main
- Area: 139.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.7 x 16
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Attic Fan
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Storage Space,Concrete
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,070
- Total interior livable area: 1,070 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,070
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake, Beach Access, Water Community
Lot
- Size: 0.70 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Sloped, Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2269154
- Zoning: L
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Asbestos
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Lake, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: East Haddam
- Subdivision: Lake Hayward
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $498 annually
- Amenities included: Lake/Beach Access
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $245,000-2%$229/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24141980 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$234/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24141980 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000$234/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24141980 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 06415
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10East Haddam Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 5.6 mi
- 6/10Nathan Hale-Ray Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 5.8 mi
- 6/10Nathan Hale-Ray High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
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- Connecticut
- Middlesex County
- East Haddam
- 06415
- 38 Briarcliffe Road