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About this home
A truly special Groton property offering space, character & a spectacular setting near the Thames River. Set on an impressive .83-acre lot, this charming Cape offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with beautiful natural stone walls, terraced grounds & captivating river views. Brick & cedar-look PVC siding add character & easy maintenance. Hardwood floors, a fireplace, newer windows, updated baths & an updated kitchen w/ granite countertops. 3 garage spaces offer exceptional parking, workshop, and storage possibilities. One of the home's most inviting features is the lovely covered back porch, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind with an evening glass of wine while taking in the peaceful setting and river views. The walkout lower level offers tremendous potential for additional living space & could be transformed into a guest suite, multigenerational living area, recreation room, home office, or potentially a short-term rental/Airbnb opportunity. Step outside and you'll understand what makes this property so special. Whether enjoying the grounds, entertaining outdoors, or simply relaxing and taking in the beautiful views toward the Thames River, the home feels tucked away while remaining incredibly convenient. The location is hard to beat. General Dynamics Electric Boat, Naval Submarine Base New London & Pfizer's Groton research campus are all just minutes away, along with I-95, shopping, dining, Mystic, New London, and the shoreline. This is more than a house.
West Pleasant Valley, located between Pleasant Valley Road and Route 82, is a residential and wooded Conning Towers-Nautilus Park neighborhood with rolling hills and a quiet, campus-adjacent feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Pleasant Valley Road corridor near the Connecticut College entrances, where walkers, cyclists, and passing cars set a steady daytime rhythm. Streets read as mid-century and late-20th-century homes with deep setbacks, stone walls, and pockets of mature trees. The landscape shifts toward trails and open greens at nearby Arboretum and athletic fields. Daily routines often orbit coffee counters and small plates at Muddy Waters Cafe and the kitchen at The Spice Palette. Evenings lean low-key, with performances and lectures at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium adding a cultural pulse.
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Offer insights
87 Phoenix Dr · $449,999
$479K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $479K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.1%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Cable available
Possible in-law apartment with separate lower-level entry
One fireplace
Has attic (crawl space with hatch access)
Basement crawl space
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bath
1 half bath
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Laundry & utility
Laundry in walk-out basement (lower level)
Heating & cooling
Hot water baseboard heat (oil-fired)
Central air conditioning
Oil tank located in basement
Exterior features
Porch
Gutters
Stone wall
Professionally landscaped and cleared lot
Water view (river frontage / direct waterfront)
Home design
Single-family home
Direct waterfront
Parking
Attached garage under the house
3-car garage
Driveway with paved circular asphalt drive
Off-street parking (total 8 parking spaces)
Construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Vinyl siding, brick and cedar exterior
Frame construction
Concrete foundation
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer connected
Electric service (standard)
Electricity and solar
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