About Lyme
What it's like to live here
Lyme is a New London County town of about 2,400 people on the east bank of the Connecticut River, just north of Old Lyme. Route 156, a designated scenic road, winds through town, Old Lyme and I-95 are about 15 minutes south, and downtown New London is about 30 minutes away. Most of Lyme is woods, farms, coves and back roads, with the village of Hamburg as its center.
Lyme was set off from the Saybrook Colony in 1665 as East Saybrook and was recognized as the town of Lyme in 1667, named for Lyme Regis in England. East Lyme took its eastern section in 1823 and Old Lyme its shoreline in 1855. Connecticut governors Matthew and Roger Griswold were born here, the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry has crossed the river at Hadlyme since 1769, and the Lyme Land Conservation Trust keeps about 13 miles of trails open on its public preserves.
Our Colchester office at 392 South Main Street is about 25 minutes north, and our headquarters is at 40 West High Street in East Hampton. Our agents live and sell here.
Lyme Highlights
- Hamburg Cove, a sheltered cove off the Connecticut River lined with marinas
- The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, running since 1769, lands in Hadlyme April through November
- Selden Neck State Park, Becket Hill State Park Reserve and part of Nehantic State Forest
- The Hamburg Fair each August at the Grange fairgrounds on Sterling City Road
Lyme market at a glance
Lyme real estate market
Year to date through August 2026, single-family homes in Lyme sold for a median of $873,500, closed at a median of 97.1% of list price, and spent a median of 58 days on the market. At the end of August, 16 single-family homes were for sale (5.7 months of supply).
Written figures: SmartMLS Local Market Update, single-family, year to date through August 2026. Charts update automatically from SmartMLS, include all property types, and show rolling 12-month data.
Neighborhoods
Getting to know Lyme
Hamburg
The town center on Hamburg Road, with Town Hall, the Lyme Public Library, Lyme Consolidated School and the Hamburg Bridge Historic District.
Hamburg Cove
A sheltered cove off the Connecticut River, fed partly by the Eightmile River and Falls Brook, with marinas and moorings.
Hadlyme
The northern village shared with East Haddam, home of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry landing and the Hadlyme Ferry Historic District.
Sterling City
The area along Sterling City Road with the Lyme Grange Hall, the Hamburg Fair grounds and the First Congregational Church of Lyme.
Rogers Lake West Shore
The Lyme side of Rogers Lake, a 265-acre lake shared with Old Lyme, with its own lake association.
Near Nehantic State Forest
The wooded eastern side of town, where Nehantic State Forest crosses into Lyme and lots are large and private.
Buying or selling
Why Lyme?
Why buy in Lyme
- Old Lyme and I-95 about 15 minutes south, with the Old Saybrook Amtrak and Shore Line East station about 20 minutes away
- Lyme-Old Lyme Schools (Regional School District 18), including Lyme Consolidated School (K-5) in town, Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School and Lyme-Old Lyme High School
- About 13 miles of Lyme Land Conservation Trust trails, plus the Eightmile River, a federally designated Wild and Scenic River
- Boating from Hamburg Cove and the Hadlyme ferry boat launch on the Connecticut River
- The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, crossing since 1769, with Gillette Castle State Park just above the Hadlyme landing
Why sell in Lyme now
- Single-family homes are selling in a median of 58 days (year to date through August 2026)
- Sellers are getting a median of 97.1% of list price
- The single-family median sale price is $873,500 year to date
- About 5.7 months of supply, a more balanced market where pricing matters
Questions
Lyme real estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Lyme, CT?
For single-family homes, $873,500 year to date through August 2026, according to the SmartMLS Local Market Update. The live charts above show the latest trend.
What is the property tax rate in Lyme?
The mill rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 14.50 for real estate, per the Town of Lyme. That is $14.50 in tax per $1,000 of assessed value, and Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value.
How far is Lyme from New London and Old Saybrook?
Downtown New London is about 19 miles, roughly 30 minutes, from Lyme Town Hall. Old Saybrook and its train station are about 10 miles, roughly 20 minutes, and Old Lyme center is about 8 miles south.
What schools serve Lyme?
Lyme shares Lyme-Old Lyme Schools (Regional School District 18) with Old Lyme: Lyme Consolidated School (K-5) on Hamburg Road in Lyme, Mile Creek School (K-5) and Center School (preschool) in Old Lyme, Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (6-8) and Lyme-Old Lyme High School (9-12).
Does Carl Guild & Associates have an office near Lyme?
Yes. Our Colchester office at 392 South Main Street is about 25 minutes away, and our headquarters is at 40 West High Street in East Hampton. Call 860-474-3500.
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