Location, location, location! This house is directly across from the town beach giving it awesome views and maximum convenience. It might be a tear-down -- and it might be salvageable with vision-but either way it's a diamond in the rough that has mountains of potential. It has a second house that must be sold with it -- 53 Lake Shore! An adorable 260 sq.ft. cottage that adds $50,000 to the price but so much value to the package. Could be a 3-season office or just a cozy retreat. Looking for an ambitious person with a creative mind. Unique offering. Sale is subject to probate court approval.
Sold for $324,000 on 09/19/25
$324,000
51 Lake Shore Drive, Middlefield, CT 06455
2beds
1,258sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1932
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$1,937 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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$1,937/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 21, 2025 at 08:19am
Listed by:
Nancy L. Currlin 860-343-6818,
William Raveis Real Estate 860-344-1658
Bought with:
Brenda Hanley, RES.0783799
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24116134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,258
- Total interior livable area: 1,258 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,258
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: None, Off Street
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Few Trees, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1000556
- Zoning: HD1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Lake, Park, Playground
Location
- Region: Middlefield
- Subdivision: Lake Beseck
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $324,000+29.6%$258/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24116134 | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $250,000$199/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24116134 | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000$199/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24116134 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,112 +6.2% | $138,000 |
| 2024 | $3,872 -0.6% | $138,000 |
| 2023 | $3,897 +2.5% | $138,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06455
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10John Lyman SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Frank Ward Strong SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 7/10Coginchaug Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John Lyman
- High: Coginchaug Regional
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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