121 Saybrook Road

Closed 3/10/25
Closed 3/10/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$745,000
3 beds4,224 sqft

121 Saybrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1802Year Built
$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Own a piece of history. This is a one-of-a-kind historic property located near the Village of Essex and within minutes of the nearby CT River and Long Island Sound shoreline areas. If you like the maintained old character of the original period with 6 fireplaces, detailed millwork trim throughout but with the updates of modern amenities like a modern chef style kitchen this is the property for you. The finished attic is a perfect office or hide away retreat area. The rear yard is private and perfect...Own a piece of history. This is a one-of-a-kind historic property located near the Village of Essex and within minutes of the nearby CT River and Long Island Sound shoreline areas. If you like the maintained old character of the original period with 6 fireplaces, detailed millwork trim throughout but with the updates of modern amenities like a modern chef style kitchen this is the property for you. The finished attic is a perfect office or hide away retreat area. The rear yard is private and perfect for relaxing. The location is convenient to the Old Saybrook train station for shoreline East, Amtrack or highway access to New York or Boston. Please come to view and see what your finishing touches can do to complete the restoration and make this your home.
  • Listed by: Ted S Zuk 860.559.6722 Ted.Zuk@homesplusofct.com • Homes Plus of Connecticut
  • Listed by: Wendi Zuk 860.828.0060 wendihomesplus@aol.com • Homes Plus of Connecticut
Listing closed: 03/10/2025 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24016322
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 121 Saybrook Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $11,075 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Hatchway
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Under House Garage, Unpaved
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1802
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Saybrook Rd near Mallard Point Rd
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.341021
  • Longitude: -72.389783
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Public Rec Facilities
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 4
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: $11,075

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: None
  • Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air, Hydro Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Half Bath,Wide Board Floor,On 3rd Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Fireplace
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Built-Ins,Fireplace
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 17F545CD9DDA47CEE063D501100ACD25
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Granite Counters,Wet Bar,Eating Space,Island
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Patio/Terrace
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Full Bath,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Listing Key: 17F545CD9DDA47CEE063D501100ACD25
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling,Balcony/Deck,Beams,Full Bath
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 18.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1802
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: Yes
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 4224
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 986590
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4224.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4224.0
  • Zoning: RU Residential MDL-0
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 30 Gallon Tank
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Multi Family

Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 121 Saybrook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1553201225

$745,000

+2.6% / yr

Jan 24, 1991

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92045369

$314,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1553201225

$745,000

+2.6% / yr

01/24/1991

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92045369

$314,000

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

Public records

121 Saybrook Road

Beds

3

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

4,224 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,224 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,131 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 121 Saybrook 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 121 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT 06426
$745,000
3
4,224
16,117
4 Crosstrees Hill Road, Essex, CT 06426
$760,000
2
2,985
21,344
3 Mallard Point Road, Essex, CT 06426
–
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2
2,155
27,443
5 Crosstrees Hill Road, Essex, CT 06426
$440,000
3
2,660
40,946
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5,071
75,358
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Listing Courtesy of Homes Plus of Connecticut, Ted S Zuk; Homes Plus of Connecticut, Wendi Zuk

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