196 Lake Drive East
Montville, CT 06370
$199,900 - Oxoboxo Lake
Discover the charm and potential of this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style cottage nestled on a wooded 0.24-acre corner lot in the desirable Oxoboxo Lake area. This inviting home features an open floor plan, a screened porch and deck, a detached garage, and a full walk-out basement with heated, partially finished living space, workshop, and laundry area. Enjoy the peaceful setting while being just a short walk from the water. The property offers deeded boat launch and bathing rights to scenic 163-acre Oxoboxo Lake, available through membership in the Oxoboxo Boat and Beach Club, Inc. Whether you're looking for a year-round home, weekend retreat, or a property with room to make your own, this home offers plenty of possibilities. Conveniently located approximately 5 miles from I-395 in Norwich and 11 miles from New London, with convenient access to Electric Boat communities and employment areas in Groton, New London, and Waterford. Also approximately 8 miles from Mohegan Sun Casino and within easy reach of the Long Island Sound shoreline, dining, entertainment, shopping, and coastal attractions, including Mystic approximately 21 miles away.
| Listing Id: | 24195007 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $199,900 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Beds Total: | 2 |
| Baths Full: | 1 |
| Living Area Sqft Per Public Record: | 746 |
| Property Tax: | $3,221 |
| Acres: | 0.24 |
| Style: | Ranch,Cottage |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | Montville |
| Neighborhood: | Oxoboxo Lake |
| County: | New London |
| Postal Code: | 06370 |
| Year Built: | 1930 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Appliances Included: | Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Dryer, Dryer |
| Assessed Value: | $102,480 |
| Attic Yn: | No |
| Basement Description: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Full,Heated,Interior Access,Partially Finished,Liveable Space,Concrete Floor,Full With Walk-Out |
| Baths Total: | 1 |
| Color: | Blue |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | None |
| Current Price: | $199,900.00 |
| Directions: | GPS |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | Yes |
| Driveway Type: | Private, Cement, Dirt |
| Elementary School: | Oakdale |
| Estimated Annual Heat Cost: | $2,000 |
| Expected Active Date: | 2026-10-08 |
| Exterior Features: | Porch-Screened, Porch, Deck |
| Exterior Siding: | Vinyl Siding |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Foundation Type: | Block, Stone |
| Fuel Tank Location: | In Basement |
| Garage & Parking: | Detached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved |
| Garages Number: | 1 |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Oil |
| Heat Type: | Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator |
| High School: | Montville |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Other, Oil, Domestic |
| In Law Apartment: | No |
| Interior Features: | Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan |
| Laundry Room Info: | Lower Level |
| Laundry Room Location: | Basement |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-02 |
| Lot Description: | Corner Lot, Treed, Dry, Sloping Lot |
| Mil Rate Total: | $31.43 |
| Status: | Active |
| Nearby Amenities: | Basketball Court, Lake, Library, Park, Private School(s), Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Owner |
| Original List Price: | $199,900 |
| Parcel Number: | 2435894 |
| Parking Total Spaces: | 3 |
| Possession Availability: | Negotiated |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (860) 319-9407 |
| Price: | $199,900 |
| Roof Information: | Asphalt Shingle, Gable |
| Rooms Additional: | Laundry Room, Workshop |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 746 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 746 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | No |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Total Rooms: | 4 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Description: | Walk to Water, Beach Rights, Association Required |
| Water Source: | Private Well |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Zoning: | R80 |
Listing Courtesy of: KEY Real Estate Services LLC
Listing Agent: Tara Crossley
(860) 319-9407
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Property Last Updated: October 08, 2026 06:51 PM - ET
