Charming 1935 New England Colonial – Offered at $324,900

This beautifully updated 1,313-square-foot historic New England Colonial residence, constructed in 1935, is located at 23 Sturtevant Ave in the historic city of Norwich, Connecticut (Zip Code 06360).

Positioned at an attractive and highly competitive price point of $324,900, this two-story character home features three bedrooms and two full bathrooms situated on a level 0.3-acre parcel.

Listed by: The Homeport Team at Re/Max Legends, Emily P. Myers (860)961-0241, RE/MAX Legends 860-451-8000

Tucked away at the end of a quiet, low-traffic cul-de-sac, this property masterfully bridges traditional early-20th-century architectural lines with comprehensive modern updates, making it an exceptional turnkey opportunity for defense corridor professionals, medical personnel, or first-time buyers.

The residence establishes an incredibly welcoming neighborhood presence, anchored by a classic, dreamy covered front porch designed for seasonal relaxation. Step through the front threshold to discover a bright, airy interior layout that has been treated to a comprehensive, professional fresh coat of designer interior paint. The main level showcases a spacious floor plan with seamless movement between the principal formal living parlor and a welcoming dining area, creating a highly functional flow built for both everyday comfort and effortless hosting. The thoughtfully designed kitchen serves as the social anchor of the ground floor, offering ample counter space, storage cabinetry, and convenient access out to the rear entertainment deck.

🛌 Multi-Tier Residential Quarters & Lower-Level Versatility

The home’s living accommodations are intelligently distributed across multiple finished tiers to maximize privacy, functionality, and multi-generational flexibility:

The Upper Bedroom Track: The second story houses three comfortably sized, sun-filled bedrooms equipped with ample closet assets and private views of the surrounding New England greenery. The upper sleeping quarters are supported by a beautifully refreshed and modernized central full family bathroom.

The Partially Finished Lower Level: Elevating the property’s overall utility is a versatile, fully waterproofed lower level. Outfitted with its own dedicated secondary full bathroom, this flexible footprint can adapt instantly to your changing lifestyle demands—serving seamlessly as a private remote executive office, an informal family media room, a quiet guest suite, or a highly legal potential fourth bedroom option.

🌳 Private Cul-de-Sac Grounds & Major Structural Capitalization

Bypassing the high-cost deferred maintenance and roof liabilities that typically challenge century-old coastal properties, the home has benefited from substantial capital modernizations by its current stewards:

The Structural Envelope: Fully protected by a brand-new, recently installed architectural shingle roof system, ensuring long-term weather security and lower insurance premium adjustments.

The Backyard Oasis: The level 13,068-square-foot (0.3 Acre) lot is optimized for private outdoor living. A large, structurally sound rear wood deck extends off the back of the home, providing an elite elevated platform for seasonal grilling, fresh-air hosting, or quiet morning reflection looking out over a deep, private lawn fabric built for children, pets, or private gardening.

📋 Property Specifications

💰 Price: $324,900

📍 Address: 23 Sturtevant Ave, Norwich, CT 06360

📐 Interior Size: 1,313 livable above-grade sqft (Plus a versatile partially finished utility lower level)

🌳 Lot Size: 0.30 Acres (13,068 sqft / Level cul-de-sac parcel)

🛏️ Bedrooms: 3 True Bedrooms (Plus a lower-level potential 4th bedroom option)

🛁 Bathrooms: 2 Full Baths (1 beautifully updated on the upper tier, 1 servicing the lower level)

🎨 Interior Status: Fully refreshed with a complete new custom paint palette

🏗️ Year Built: 1935 (Classic New England Colonial Era)

🏠 Envelope Upgrades: Brand-new architectural roof system fully installed

🛋️ Special Layout Assets: Covered front porch, expansive rear entertainment deck, and quiet dead-end street positioning

🗺️ Proximity Hub: Conveniently centered near New London Submarine Base, Coast Guard Academy, and Electric Boat

🔍 Key Features & Location Advantages Explained

🏛️ True New England Colonial Charm without the Capital Risk: Enjoying original 1930s architectural presence and a covered veranda on a stabilized frame means you get classic styling paired with modern drywall and updated systems. This completely eliminates the multi-thousand-dollar emergency restoration liabilities standardly tied to older historic fixer-uppers.

💰 Flexible Lower-Level Equity Value: The presence of a partially finished lower level complete with a full bathroom saves an incoming owner the massive capital expense of breaking through existing masonry walls to add an independent guest flat, an isolated teenager retreat, or related-living quarters.

🛡️ Full Envelope Peace of Mind: With a brand-new roof and a fresh interior coat of paint, an incoming steward can bypass the stressful, high-cost emergency repair phases common to older houses, focusing entirely on moving in and customizing the layout to their exact tastes.

🚗 Safe & Private Cul-de-Sac Compound: Tucked into the end of a quiet cul-de-sac lane, the 0.3-acre parcel offers an unrivaled level of privacy and safety away from cut-through vehicle traffic, providing an idyllic setting for raising a family or enjoying quiet suburban afternoons.

⚓ Prime Defense & Maritime Commuter Gateway: Positioned on Sturtevant Avenue, residents enjoy an incredibly strategic New London County location. The estate sits within easy driving distance of local regional hospitals, shopping plazas, and dining districts, while maintaining immediate transit access to primary state highways for a streamlined, rapid commuter loop straight to the Naval Submarine Base New London, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and General Dynamics Electric Boat yards.