12 Fordham Road

Closed 10/20/20
Closed 10/20/20
Welcome to 12 Fordham in Essex!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$840,000
4 beds3,509 sqft$239/sqft
12 Fordham Rd, Essex, CT 06426
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.92 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$239/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

In a town of many distinctive homes, this Essex post and beam property sets the standard for high quality living and productivity! Massive vaulted timbers, hand hewn by Vermont Builders, frames it's gracious three stories. The great room, with memorable stone fireplace, evokes warmth and comfort for family gatherings while the cozy den offers a quiet retreat. The chef's kitchen, appointed with a large Viking stove and paneled SubZero, flows beautifully into the architecturally distinct dining room...In a town of many distinctive homes, this Essex post and beam property sets the standard for high quality living and productivity! Massive vaulted timbers, hand hewn by Vermont Builders, frames it's gracious three stories. The great room, with memorable stone fireplace, evokes warmth and comfort for family gatherings while the cozy den offers a quiet retreat. The chef's kitchen, appointed with a large Viking stove and paneled SubZero, flows beautifully into the architecturally distinct dining room and great room. A first floor bedroom provides flexibility in this floorplan for a master bedroom on the 1st and 2nd floor. The substantial staircases leads you to the additional 3 bedrooms and a third floor loft that can be used for a 5th bedroom, office or playspace. Most significantly, the home has an attached 8-car garage featuring radiant floor heating and a very large covered side shed for extra storage. It's a dream workspace for a home, business maker, car & boat collector or craftsman. This home has an extraordinary presence of good living that must be experienced! Schedule your private showing today!
  • Listed by: Debbie Huscher 860.918.4580 dhuscher@comcast.net • William Raveis Real Estate
  • Listed by: Tanya R Bottaro 203.687.7194 tanya.bottaro@raveis.com • William Raveis Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/20/2020 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170335750
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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Debbie Huscher; William Raveis Real Estate, Tanya R Bottaro

Sold By William Raveis Real Estate, Lindsay M Greenberg

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Property Information for 12 Fordham Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,867 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Concrete Floor
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 8
  • Style: Colonial, European
  • Garage Parking Info: Tandem, Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Directions: Saybrook Road to Fordham Road. 2nd home on the right hand side.
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Regional District 4
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.33462
  • Longitude: -72.38042
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Commuter Bus, Golf Course, Library, Park, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $11,867
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck, French Doors, Gutters, Shed, Underground Utilities
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Heat Pump, Hydro Air, Radiant, Zoned
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Laundry Room Location: 1st floor- connected to garage
  • Rooms Additional: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,French Doors,Interior Balcony,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 25.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Bay/Bow Window,Beams,Island,Skylight,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 23.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Beams,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Beams,Full Bath,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Ceiling Fan,Full Bath,Palladian Window(s),Walk-In Closet,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Jack & Jill Bath,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Jack & Jill Bath,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Width: 16.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Taupe
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Circular, Paved, Asphalt
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exclusions: See Inclusion/Exclusions attached
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 10913
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 3509
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Level Lot, Fence - Privacy, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 986001
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3509.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3509.0
  • Zoning: R-2
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Propane
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 12 Fordham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #164921048

$900,000

+24.8% / yr

Sep 9, 1993

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92045146

$65,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #164921048

$900,000

+24.8% / yr

09/09/1993

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92045146

$65,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Fordham Road

Taxable ValueLand$120,100Additions$681,400Total$801,500
Tax Record2025$14,932 ($1,244 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,509 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,509 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,132 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994Year Renovated1994ZoningRUCountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNESSX M:74 B:024 L:02

Schools near 12 Fordham Road

This home is within Regional School District 04.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Essex Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
John Winthrop Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Valley Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Children's Tree Montessori School
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Essex Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

John Winthrop Middle School
Public7 to 8

Valley Regional High School
Public9 to 12

The Children's Tree Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate, Debbie Huscher; William Raveis Real Estate, Tanya R Bottaro

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