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GSA announces public auction of the Stratford Shoal Lighthouse in Stratford, Connecticut.

BOSTON – Starting today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is offering for sale by public auction the Stratford Shoal Lighthouse in Stratford, Connecticut. This is one of a record number of lighthouses being offered in 2023 to government agencies, nonprofits, and the public via auction. 

The Stratford Shoal Middle Ground Light Station sits on a submerged reef, midway between the New York and Connecticut coasts in the middle of Long Island Sound. The property is approximately 5 nautical miles from Old Field Point Light in New York; 5.5 nautical miles from Stamford, Connecticut; and 5.28 nautical miles from Stratford Point, Connecticut. It is accessible by boat only.  

Property Details:

  • The lighthouse’s foundation stands 19 feet tall and has a diameter of 55 feet at its base. 
  • The tower rises three stories high and is attached to the south side of the 28-foot-square, two-story dwelling. 
  • The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (reference #89001477). 
  • The property will remain an active aid to navigation.

Auction Details:

  • The auction opens at 11 a.m. (CT) on June 20, 2023.
  • Interested bidders are required to register in advance and submit a $2,000 registration deposit. 
  • The bidding starts at $10,000. 
  • Bid increments are $1,000. 
  • Site inspections will only be offered to registered bidders.
  • Those interested in bidding are strongly urged to read the Information for Bidders and additional information. 

For additional details and inquiries/questions regarding a property inspection:

Contact: 
Giselle E. Rubiera
Phone: 617-566-5700
Fax: 617-565-5720
Giselle.Rubiera@gsa.gov

The marketing and sales effort is being handled by GSA’s New England Region Real Property Utilization and Disposal Division. The division provides realty services to federal agencies throughout the region, as well as in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

GSA’s New England Region provides centralized procurement for the federal government by managing its real estate portfolio, products and services throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

About GSA: 
GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the Federal Government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million rentable square feet, overseeing approximately $75 billion in annual contracts, and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens of Federal agencies. GSA’s mission is to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.

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Last updated: Jun 23, 2023
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