About this home

Rare direct waterfront retreat on the Niantic River in Waterford's coveted Oswegatchie neighborhood. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers sweeping, unobstructed views of the Niantic River to Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve and a private fixed dock with approximately 24" draft at low tide. Enjoy the rare privilege of fishing from your own dock while bald eagles drift over the protected landscape of Oswegatchie Hills. The residence features 1,325 sq ft above grade plus 684 sq ft of finished walk-out lower-level living space, creating flexibility for guests, entertaining, or extended stays. Significant recent upgrades and thoughtfully designed hardscaping enhance both comfort and outdoor enjoyment. A separate climate-controlled office in the boathouse with heat, A/C, electricity, and CAT6 ethernet adds a distinctive bonus for working from home or pursuing creative interests. Enjoy morning coffee on the deck and spectacular sunset views over the river. Proven short-term rental history adds appeal for investors or those seeking a part-time coastal getaway. Just minutes to downtown Niantic, beaches, the boardwalk, dining, shopping, Pfizer, Electric Boat, Sub Base, the US Coast Guard Academy, and New London train service, with convenient access to both Boston and New York. Rarely does a property combine direct boating access to Long Island Sound, protected natural views, and such close proximity to shoreline amenities and major employers. This property carries an added sense of place and history, having once been owned by Anne Commire, the accomplished playwright and editor whose work and life left a meaningful literary legacy. Adding to the home's unique provenance, a first edition 16-volume set of Anne Commire's "Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia" will be conveyed to the buyer with the property. In addition to the fixed dock, there is a mooring that will convey.

Facts and features

Schools

• Clark Lane Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 3.2 mi

  6

• Waterford High School

  high · 9-12 · 3.2 mi

  8

• Oswegatchie Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi

  6

• Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center (Site 3)

  elementary · 5-12 · 1.5 mi

• LEARN Pathways Program

  high · 11-12 · 1.4 mi

• LEARN STS 18 - 21 Year Old Program

  high · 12 · 1.4 mi

Price history

• Apr 10, 2026 · Listed$1,099,900
• Nov 18, 2021 · Sold$725,000
• Aug 25, 2017 · Sold$465,000
• Aug 22, 2017 · Listing Removed$469,000
• Aug 2, 2017 · Listing Removed$469,000
• Jul 24, 2017 · Listed$469,000
• Jul 12, 2017 · Price Changed$469,000
• May 30, 2017 · Price Changed$499,900

Tax history

• 2026$12,189 tax · $496,710 assessed
• 2023$10,463 tax · $493,550 assessed
• 2022$8,802 tax · $319,360 assessed
• 2021$8,758 tax · $316,860 assessed
• 2020$8,745 tax · $313,780 assessed
• 2018$8,604 tax · $313,780 assessed
• 2017$7,193 tax · $266,130 assessed
• 2016$7,127 tax · $266,130 assessed

Home value

$1,048,439

• Quantarium$1,048,439
• Cotality$1,040,500
• Collateral Analytics$1,089,000

Where it is