24 River Rd

Essex, CT 06426

$665,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,157 Sq. Ft.
$211 / Sq. Ft.
3,157
Sq. Ft.
$211
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/13/16
Closed 12/13/16
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Description

Delightful offering just outside Essex Village! This vintage expanded Cape, the 1782 Buckingham House, has just undergone a major renovation and is ready for new stewardship. The 3,000 square foot house boasts 6 fireplaces, wide board floors, Viking kitchen, formal and casual living spaces, 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with Waterworks fixtures. All rooms are adorned with antique paneling. moulding and authentic trim detailing. An updated infrastructure of electrical and heating/cooling systems affords...Delightful offering just outside Essex Village! This vintage expanded Cape, the 1782 Buckingham House, has just undergone a major renovation and is ready for new stewardship. The 3,000 square foot house boasts 6 fireplaces, wide board floors, Viking kitchen, formal and casual living spaces, 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with Waterworks fixtures. All rooms are adorned with antique paneling. moulding and authentic trim detailing. An updated infrastructure of electrical and heating/cooling systems affords peace of mind for comfortable livability. The house sits majestically on one professionally landscaped acre and is accessed off River Road along a gently winding gravel drive. Property features include a custom 30x15 heated gunite pool with granite surround, 600 Sq. foot pool/guest house with separate driveway and large deck off the house overlooking a Koi pond with waterfall with ornamental landscape. Minutes to Essex Village, boating, shopping, fine dining and easy access to destinations elsewhere, this is a rare find and a great value!
  1. Listed by Judith Schaaf • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (860)-227-3688 C: (860)-227-3688 judy.schaaf@cbmoves.com
  2. Listed by Joseph Rhodes • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (860)-227-0921 C: (860)-227-0921 joe.rhodes@cbmoves.com

Property Details for 24 River Road

Basement Description
Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Partial With Hatchway, Unfinished
Direct Waterfront
No
Garages Number
1
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Antique, Cape Cod
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
Yes
LISTING CLOSED: 12/13/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 24 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #N10147110
Days on Market141
Taxes$10,953 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1782
Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Judith Schaaf; Coldwell Banker Realty, Joseph Rhodes

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Rick Weiner

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Building Information for 24 River Road

Stories-Year Built1782Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

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Property Information for 24 River Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Essex Village to River Road. House is on left on a knoll.
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Regional District 4
  • Latitude: 41.364704
  • Longitude: -72.400826
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: $10,953
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Patio, Storage Building
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator, Zoned
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Interior Features: Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Room Count: 8
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Fireplace,French Doors,L-Shaped,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 34.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Eating Space,Fireplace,Remodeled,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD59B0C89CD09037E0531401100ACA77
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Built-In Hutch,Full Bath,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling,Full Bath,Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Fireplace,Hardwood Floor,Vaulted Ceiling
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: white
  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Sq Ft Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1782
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 987816
  • Sq Ft Total: 3157.0
Utilities
  • Electric Amperage: 200
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 24 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #585311933

$665,000

-2.4% / yr

Dec 29, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #190509831

$865,000

+5.9% / yr

Dec 2, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92042805

$610,000

+5.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #585311933

$665,000

-2.4% / yr

12/29/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #190509831

$865,000

+5.9% / yr

12/02/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92042805

$610,000

+5.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 24 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$158,000Additions$444,300Total$602,300
Tax Record2024$11,221 ($935 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningRUCountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNESSX M:10 B:024 L:2A

Schools near 24 River 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
Rating
School
Distance
Essex Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

John Winthrop Middle School
Public7 to 8

Valley Regional High School
Public9 to 12

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 Coldwell Banker Realty, Judith Schaaf; Coldwell Banker Realty, Joseph Rhodes

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