About 185 Washington Street
*** BEST AND FINAL OFFERS DUE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, END OF DAY. *** Contact me today for a private tour! Known as the Converse House, this c. 1870 High Victorian Gothic landmark was built for Colonel Charles A. Converse, a Norwich businessman and philanthropist. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Chelsea Parade Historic District, the home is steps from Washington Park and offers a rare blend of architectural pedigree and modern comfort. A distinctive seven-sided front porch welcomes you inside, where historic details include a built-in preacher's bench, pocket doors, a gracious parlor, library, two living rooms, fireplaces, a walnut-paneled dining room, butler's pantry, cedar closets, and a whimsical widow's peak. The thoughtfully updated home offers five bedrooms and has been enhanced for today's living with a new slate and copper roof, new electrical, new sewer line, new gas furnace, and an on-demand hot water heater. The front porch features new Indonesian Batu wood flooring, complemented by a new slate patio. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees, flowering gardens, a fountain, carriage barn, and one-car garage, this is a truly move-in-ready opportunity to become the next steward of one of Norwich's most memorable homes.
Features of 185 Washington Street
| MLS® # | 24199518 |
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| Price | $525,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 3,336 |
| Acres | 0.61 |
| Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Style | Victorian |
| Status | Under Contract |
Community Information
| Address | 185 Washington Street |
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| Area | N/A |
| City | Norwich |
| County | New London |
| State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code | 06360 |
Amenities
| Features | Fireplace Insert |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 5 |
| Parking | Barn, Detached Garage, Paved, Driveway |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Not Applicable |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Auto Garage Door Opener |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Gas Cooktop, Convection Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Dryer |
| Heating | Gas on Gas, Radiator, Steam, Wood/Coal Stove, Gas In Street, Natural Gas, Wood |
| Cooling | Window Unit |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 4 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Partially Finished |
Exterior
| Exterior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Breezeway, Porch, Wrap Around Deck, Barn, Garden Area, Lighting, French Doors |
| Lot Description | Fence - Partial, Fence - Stone, Fence - Chain Link, Treed, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Historic District |
| Roof | Slate, Metal |
| Foundation | Stone |
School Information
| Elementary | Samuel Huntington |
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| High | Norwich Free Academy |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 19th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 8 |
| Zoning | R40 |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | RE/MAX Coast and Country |
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