About this home

A Rare Historic Madison Homestead - Timeless Character, Thoughtful Updates & Move-In Ready! Discover the history and distinctive character of this circa-1752 Madison homestead, once home to Helen Foster Snow, the pioneering American journalist, author, and humanitarian known for her groundbreaking reporting from China in the 1930s. Lovingly renovated and thoughtfully updated by the owner of East Guilford Construction, a builder specializing in historic homes, this property was undertaken as a personal project for his own family, reflecting his appreciation for historic architecture, traditional craftsmanship, and the comforts of modern living. The result is a unique historic property that blends old-world charm with thoughtful updates, offering the next owner the opportunity to simply move in and enjoy. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths, with distinctive architectural details and individual character throughout. A separate one-bedroom guest house provides additional living flexibility, while two barns offer versatile space for hobbies, workshops, storage, or creative pursuits. A picturesque pond adds to the property's special charm. The 1.5 acre property at 148 Mungertown Road, together with the adjacent 1.52-acre parcel at 140 Mungertown Road, is being sold together, bringing the combined acreage to approximately 3 acres. The additional land offers further possibilities, subject to applicable zoning and town approvals. Enjoy an exceptional shoreline location just minutes from Hammonasset Beach State Park, The Surf Club, and Madison's charming town center, with local shops, restaurants, and community amenities nearby. With its rich history, thoughtful updates, distinctive outbuildings, additional acreage, and convenient access to the best of shoreline living, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Madison's past while enjoying the comforts of today. Property Information: Tax records identify the main residence as a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home; however, following a fully permitted addition, it now offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and approximately 2,419 square feet. Including the guest house, the property offers approximately 2,904 total square feet, with 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Please note that the barns do not have water or septic.

Facts and features

Schools

• Daniel Hand High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.4 mi

  10

• Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 0.5 mi

  9

• J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School

  elementary · K-3 · 0.6 mi

  10

• Our Lady of Mercy School

  elementary · PK-8 · 1.4 mi

• Our Lady of Mercy Preparatory Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 1.5 mi

• The Country School

  elementary · K-8 · 2.5 mi

Price history

• Oct 29, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Oct 28, 2026 · Listed$1,070,000
• Oct 1, 2026 · Price Changed$1,149,000
• Sep 9, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Sep 8, 2026 · Listed$1,200,000
• Jul 10, 2026 · Listed$1,200,000

Tax history

• 2026$9,413 tax · $408,200 assessed
• 2025$9,156 tax · $408,200 assessed
• 2023$7,202 tax · $240,300 assessed
• 2022$7,067 tax · $240,300 assessed
• 2021$7,631 tax · $264,500 assessed
• 2020$6,917 tax · $244,000 assessed
• 2019$6,852 tax · $241,700 assessed
• 2018$7,161 tax · $255,400 assessed

Home value

$1,126,400

• Cotality$1,126,400
• Collateral Analytics$1,188,000
• Quantarium$1,058,395

Where it is