85 Beach Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
OFF MARKET

$3,461,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,844 sqft (on 1.41 acres)

85 Beach Avenue, Madison, CT 06443

Est. Refi. Payment $24,050/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 8, 2024 for $3,257,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.46M
Since last month
Decreased$31K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$148K (-4.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$194K (+6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +176% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$3.45M
July 2026$3.48M
June 2026$3.51M
May 2026$3.49M
April 2026$3.43M
March 2026$3.43M
February 2026$3.39M
January 2026$3.42M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
85 Garnet Park Road, Madison, CT
0.62
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
08/20/26
4
5
4,854
115 River Edge Farms Road, Madison, CT
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
10/20/25
5
2.5
3,077
115 Harbor Avenue, Madison, CT
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
05/15/26
4
3
1,999
101 Garnet Park Road, Madison, CT
0.65
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
08/27/26
4
3.5
3,822
46A Beach Avenue, Madison, CT
0.15
Single-Family Home
$800,000
06/01/26
3
2
1,504
146 Chittenden Field Lane, Madison, CT
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,825,000
01/30/26
3
2
1,824
31 Stony Lane Lot 3 Road, Madison, CT
0.79
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
06/29/26
4
3.5
4,565
61 Hartford Avenue, Madison, CT
0.61
Single-Family Home
$1,994,406
08/28/26
3
3.5
3,306
242 Neck Road, Madison, CT
0.73
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
06/11/26
3
3
2,694

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
99 Harbor Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.05
$618,000
2
1
1,182
Off Market
115 Harbor Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.05
$1,400,000
4
3
1,999
Recently Sold
86 Beach Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.03
$859,800
2
1
1,512
Off Market
126 Beach Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.04
$1,056,900
2
2
1,324
Off Market
130 Beach Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.05
$1,424,300
2
1.5
1,648
Off Market
146 Harbor Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.10
$1,464,200
4
3
1,703
Off Market
146 Chittenden Field Lane, Madison, CT 06443
0.13
$1,825,000
3
2
1,824
Recently Sold
78 Lee Way, Madison, CT 06443
0.17
$1,753,900
3
3.5
2,926
Off Market
41 Harbor Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.17
$610,000
2
2
1,640
Recently Sold
46A Beach Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.15
$800,000
3
2
1,504
Recently Sold
54 Taylor Avenue, Madison, CT 06443
0.18
$1,037,000
3
2.5
1,680
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1987
Lot Size
1.41 acres
Living Area
4,844 sqft
Price/Sqft
$715
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome to The Stone House: an almost 1 ½ acre compound directly on LI Sound with an elegant main house clad in granite & a separately deeded charming seasonal beach front cottage right at waters’ edge on its own private beach. The main house - at close to 5000 sf - has an ideal floor plan. The 1st floor includes a large LR w/a granite wood burning FP & sliding doors to an expansive bluestone terrace, a formal DR, a wood paneled library/den w/another granite wood burning FP adjacent to a large eat-in kitchen w/home office & pantry. There is also a generous sized primary BR suite w/a terrace overlooking the water, a spa bathroom & extensive closets (one is cedar lined) & a guest room w/ensuite bath. The 2nd floor has a 2nd large living area w/yet another granite wood burning FP & a balcony overlooking the Sound, a BR and bath. This floor could be used as a perfect in-law suite, a private office or a getaway area in a busy household. Also included in this listing is 117 Beach Avenue, a seasonal cottage that started life as a mess hall at a R.I. army base during WW2. It was brought to Madison on a barge & placed in its current location w/the workers being paid with 3 bushels of lobster. It’s now a picture book 1 BR, 1 bath bungalow with a combo LR/kitchen + a covered porch & outdoor shower. Beyond wonderful! Located at the end of a private country lane, 85/117 Beach Ave offers enviable privacy & unparalleled seaside living and is 2 miles from bustling downtown Madison.
85 Beach Avenue, Madison, CT 06443 is a 3 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,844 sqft single-family home built in 1987. It last sold for $3,257,000 on Mar 8, 2024 (7% below the $3,495,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,461,200, with a rent estimate of $7,724/month.
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Margaret Muir, (203) 415-9187
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, (203) 245-6700
Bought with: Margaret Muir, (203) 415-9187, William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, (203) 245-6700
Source: Smart MLS, MLS#170596231

Home Details for 85 Beach Avenue

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Sun Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4844 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Has a Fireplace
View
Has a ViewView: Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio, EnclosedExterior: Balcony, Stone WallFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Private,Circular Driveway,Asphalt
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Waterfront, Beach, Walk to WaterOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 4844 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1987
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Construction Materials: Shake Siding, StoneNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1153797

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,495,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Feb 04 2024Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Madison
School Information
Elementary School: Per Board of EdHigh School: Per Board of Ed

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: The Margaret Muir Team

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4844 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Library, Medical Facilities, Shopping/Mall

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.41 Acres

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 170596231Attic: NoneWater ViewWater View: WaterAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 4844

Additional Information

LibraryMedical FacilitiesShopping/Mall

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 8, 2024
Source: Smart MLS #170596231
Sold
$3,257,000
Feb 5, 2024
Source: Smart MLS #170596231
Pending
$3,495,000
Dec 18, 2023
Source: Smart MLS #170596231
Contingent
$3,495,000
Nov 3, 2023
Source: Smart MLS #170596231
PriceChange
$3,495,000
Price decreased by 7%
Sep 22, 2023
Source: Smart MLS #170596231
Listed For Sale
$3,750,000

Market trends in Madison

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$710K
$53.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.6%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$334
$7MoM
Available listings
63
8MoM

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What Locals Say about Madison

At least 57 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 90 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there's wildlife

  • 85 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 31 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 26 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 12 % Say there are sidewalks

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  • Nancy Bussiere
    "My commute to work is under 15mins. I love the easy access to highways. There is public transportation available but I haven’t used it as of yet"
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  • Ginavan1
    "Safe,beautiful and family oriented. Beach and hiking places nearby. Great schools and town and local sport leagues for the kids."
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  • Ginavan1
    "Good schools . Neighbors are nice and welcoming. Good sense of community. Clean, safe and great outdoors."
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  • Jv4450
    "I’m just trying my luck with this and it doesn’t look too great for the job and the way the company looks I just have no confidence "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for 30 years. Home prices continue to go up with the NYC families inching this way causing taxes to get out of control. "
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  • Diana
    "I see people walking dogs but there is no dog park like in neighboring towns. However, there are many walking trails that you can take your leashed dog to walk in."
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  • Elizabeth L.
    "Great neighborhood. Great schools. Beautiful town. Great library. Great beaches. New England vibe. Shoreline East train takes you to new Haven with direct connection to NYC. "
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  • Cassidy W.
    "Great place. Been here for 23 years, wouldn’t change a thing. Very small town. Not a lot of commercial business in Madison, close by in Guilford, very local business oriented. "
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  • Diana
    "People seem friendly enough but aren’t nosy neighbors. I think it would be fairly easy for young families to socially connect."
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  • Jcimino5
    "Nice community with good school system and organized sports teams. Nice beach and walking trails. Can get a bit crowded in the summer."
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  • Mike H.
    "A wonderful seaside community. Colonial New England meets the beach. Great Resaurant’s and small businesses. "
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  • Junedday1
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 9 years and love it. Great neighbors, quite, well-maintained and very safe."
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  • Bob B
    "Great community. Families partipate in local activities. Safe town. Beautiful town beach properties. Great local shopping and restaurants. School system is top notch and lots of state parks close by. It’s really a picture perfect town. Lived in Madison for 42 years "
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  • Robuess
    "Its the best town in America hands down. We love the local restaurants and can ride our bikes to the beach. Friendly locals who will stop and ask if you need help. Very fortunate to have lived here for 40 years!!"
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  • Joy J.
    "great area to live. Good neighbors, good food. beautiful backyards. Good for animals and nature.?I would definitely suggest living here"
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  • Pamelajbrown1234
    "Almost everyone has a dog, we take them everywhere. There is a dog park in town. People walk their dogs all over town and down at Hammonasette State Park. Dogs mostly seem very well trained and socialized"
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  • Nicole L.
    "There is a real sense of community and people actually care about each other here. Schools are excellent and our beaches make it feel like you're always on vacation. "
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  • Mike H.
    "I’ve lived here since 1990 and love it! There’s everything here, from great dining and great bookstore, coffee shops and terrific local cinema!"
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  • David F.
    "Great for young families!"
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  • Robert S.
    "We have lived in Madison for 15 years. This is a great neighborhood with only 12 houses. It is quiet and private as well as being a friendly and considerate group of folks. Mix of retierees and families with close proximity to many local amenities."
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Frequently asked questions about 85 Beach Avenue

  • What is 85 Beach Avenue estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 85 Beach Avenue in Madison, CT is $3,461,200.
  • What is the price history for 85 Beach Avenue?
    85 Beach Avenue in Madison, CT last sold for $3,257,000 in March 2024.
  • Is Madison a buyer's or seller's market?
    Madison is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Madison?
    The median sale price in Madison is $710K. That is down $53.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 85 Beach Avenue have air conditioning?
    Yes, 85 Beach Avenue in Madison, CT has air conditioning.
  • Does 85 Beach Avenue have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 85 Beach Avenue in Madison, CT has in-unit laundry.

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