Enjoy living in one of CT's most coveted historical treasures, the Pelatiah Leete House! Perched on a private, sweeping knoll with WATERVIEWS of Shell Beach Lagoon running into Long Island Sound, (located across the road) this Colonial Home is as close as one gets to genuine American History. Only 5 families have inhabited this 1710 English Post & Beam home that has survived Colonial Times & a chapter in the Revolutionary War. One of the first CT structures to be admitted to the National Register of Historical Places, NO building restrictions! Lovingly restored to its authentic past, this Crimson seaside beauty is an antique purist's dream come true! Attention to period details is evident: 4 Fireplaces (beehive ovens) Original Wide Board Chestnut Flooring, Built-Ins, Post & Beam Architecture, Corner Cupboards. Formal Dining Room, Parlor & large Living Room all w/Fireplaces; Den & 1st Fl Full Bath. Kitchen has wine cooler, Pantry & recently updated Carrara Marble counter tops. Dutch Door leads to gracious Patio. 2nd Level offers 2 Bedrooms & Updated, spacious full Bath & Laundry Room. *Town has 2 Bedrooms listed on field card b/c of septic size; the Den w/full Bath on 1st level and a Library on 2nd Level have been used as Bedrooms in the past* Crushed white stones & specimen plantings surround the 4 Garden Rooms magically located throughout the property. The Pelatiah Leete House marries American history with subtle, modern living. Mins to town & beach 2h drive to NYC & Boston
For sale
$959,000
575 Leetes Island Road, Guilford, CT 06437
2beds
3,140sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1710
0.64 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private sweeping knollCrushed white stonesCarrara marble counter topsPost and beam architectureCorner cupboardsSpecimen plantingsFormal dining room
- 95 days |
- 1,932 |
- 113 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 08:48am
Listed by:
Mary-Jo McAvey (203)767-6427,
William Raveis Real Estate 203-255-6841
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24126990
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Skylight, Built-in Features, Stall Shower, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Library
- Features: Bookcases, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Loft
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Third,Upper
Office
- Features: French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Attic: Storage,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,140
- Total interior livable area: 3,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,140
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
- Features: Wetlands, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1117418
- Zoning: R-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1710
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Near Public Transport, Shopping/Mall
- Subdivision: Leetes Island
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Guilford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $403,900
- Annual tax amount: $11,168
- Date on market: 9/26/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $959,000-2.6%$305/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24126990 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Listing removed | $985,000$314/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24061534 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $985,000+1%$314/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24061534 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2024 | Listing removed | $975,000$311/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24040015 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $975,000+143.8%$311/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24004388 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,168 +4% | $403,900 |
| 2024 | $10,736 +3.1% | $403,900 +0.3% |
| 2023 | $10,417 +11.8% | $402,500 +43.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,644/mo
Principal & interest
$4606
Property taxes
$1702
Home insurance
$336
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06437
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10A. W. Cox SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10E. C. Adams Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 9/10Guilford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: A. W. Cox
- Middle: Adams,Baldwin
- High: Guilford
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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