Recycling on Tomac UPDATED (just to show how it should be done)
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28 Tomac Avenue is back on the market, essentially unchanged, but with a 47% price improvement from its 2021 sale price: $3.5 million now, $2.370 million then.
The market ebbs and flows: this house sold for $2.6 million in 2006, those buyers made some extensive improvements and tried unsuccessfully to get $2.8 million in 2018 and finally sold it 2021 for the aforesaid $2.370.
But, though markets may change, real estate descriptions can stay exactly as they were: after all, if it worked once, why not try again? Different broker, different agent, but I think the reader will find these familiar:
2025:
Come enjoy the best life has to offer! Swim in the magnificent pool, lounge on the multiple decks, read on the wraparound porch - enjoy this oversized, ½ acre property only minutes walking distance from the beach, school, train and village of Old Greenwich and a stone's throw from the Innis Arden golf course. Move right in to the A. Lincoln Ford house, the best remaining example of the Queen Anne style in town. With an elegantly updated European flare for style and celebration, you will always feel on holiday here. This property offers both an enticing lifestyle as well as a rich heritage and still carries significant future expansion potential. Either way, this exceptional property is not to be missed!”
And from 2021:
Come enjoy the best life has to offer! Swim in the magnificent pool, lounge on the multiple decks, read on the wraparound porch - enjoy this oversized, ½ acre property only minutes walking distance from the beach, school, train and village of Old Greenwich and a stone's throw from the Innis Arden golf course. Move right in to the A. Lincoln Ford house, the best remaining example of the Queen Anne style in town. With an elegantly updated European flare for style and celebration, you will always feel on holiday here. This property offers both an enticing lifestyle as well as a rich heritage and still carries significant future expansion potential. Either way, this exceptional property is not to be missed!
Heck, they even reused the pictures — now, that’s recycling!
2025:
2021:
UPDATE, per GROK:
Step into a piece of history with this charming 1870 home on Tomac Speedway in the heart of Old Greenwich, Connecticut—a true gem that’s been lovingly shaped by three generations of the Havemeyer Irish family. This isn’t just a house; it’s a story, blending vintage character with unique features that make it one-of-a-kind.
Imagine cooking in a professional gourmet kitchen where modern meets heritage—the original coal stove still stands as a nod to the past, ready to inspire your culinary adventures. Out back, you’ll find a master privy outhouse and a smaller children’s privy, offering a quirky slice of yesteryear charm. The above-ground cesspool — with slide! — handles overflow with ease, making seasonal clean-up a breeze and adding to the property’s rustic appeal.
Location? unbeatable. With I-95 overhead, you’ve got instant access to wherever life takes you, all while nestled in the serene, historic vibe of Old Greenwich. The attic boasts full newspaper insulation—a clever, eco-friendly touch from a bygone era—while the vinyl siding (mostly in great shape) and once-galvanized steel roof keep this home standing strong.
Hurry—this rare find won’t last! A blend of history, quirk, and convenience, it’s ready for its next chapter. Could that be with you?