About this home

Tucked among some of Black Rock's most beautiful homes-and just steps from the Black Rock Yacht Club and St. Mary's by the Sea-37 Thorne Place is a grand and utterly unique residence set on a spectacular double lot. With its distinctive Tudor-inspired architecture, sweeping grounds, multiple porches, soaring ceilings, gorgeous gardens & exceptional scale, this is a home with presence- and personality. Inside, original character meets a wonderfully playful aesthetic, with rich color, pattern, beautiful millwork, arched doorways, handsome fireplaces & walls of windows at every turn. A spectacular green sunroom wrapped in windows overlooks the gardens, while gracious living & entertaining spaces flow throughout the main level. The kitchen pairs modern functionality with historic charm & dramatic exposed beams. Offering 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths & 2 half baths, there is room for family, guests, work and play. Outside, mature trees, perennial gardens, stone pathways & expansive lawns create a private, magical setting just moments from the water. Grand without being stuffy. Historic without feeling precious. Playful without sacrificing elegance. For the buyer looking for something truly special, 37 Thorne Place is a rare Black Rock original. A home with history, heart & a sense of fun-waiting for someone who appreciates the extraordinary! Sale includes additional lot of 57 Thorne Place. Combined the property is .7 acres. 37 Thorne Place .42 acres 57 Thorne Place .28 acres (buildable separate lot)

Facts and features

Schools

• Black Rock School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.7 mi

  4

• Bassick High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.1 mi

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• Catholic Academy of Bridgeport-St. Ann Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 0.7 mi

• Kid's Time By The Sea

  elementary · K-5 · 1.1 mi

• Fusion Academy Ff: Fairfield

  high · 6-12 · 1.2 mi

• Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy

  elementary · K-8 · 1.2 mi

  3

Price history

• Oct 7, 2026 · Listed$2,499,000
• May 15, 2023 · Sold$1,100,000
• May 26, 2020 · Listing Removed—
• Feb 18, 2020 · Price Changed$399,900
• Nov 14, 2019 · Listed$699,900
• Aug 2, 1995 · Sold$115,000

Tax history

• 2025$17,319 tax · $398,590 assessed
• 2023$17,319 tax · $398,590 assessed
• 2022$10,060 tax · $231,530 assessed
• 2021$10,060 tax · $231,530 assessed
• 2020$29,144 tax · $539,800 assessed
• 2018$29,349 tax · $539,800 assessed
• 2017$29,349 tax · $539,800 assessed
• 2016$29,349 tax · $539,800 assessed

Home value

$1,563,600

• Cotality$1,563,600
• Collateral Analytics$1,612,000
• Quantarium$1,292,670

Where it is