34 Fordham Road

Closed 4/19/22
Closed 4/19/22
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Last Sold Price
$791,000
5 beds4,464 sqft$177/sqft
34 Fordham Rd, Essex, CT 06426

Description

Spacious, inviting custom cape nestled on 1.35 private acres with beautiful views! Highlights of this home are the 1st floor primary bedroom with new spa-like bath, and a spacious walkout lower level with a well-appointed in-law suite, full bath, kitchenette, office/recreation space, and laundry room. The dramatic light-filled living room features a wall of windows, beamed vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling fireplace and beautiful tree top views. It opens to a custom deck overlooking the spectacular...Spacious, inviting custom cape nestled on 1.35 private acres with beautiful views! Highlights of this home are the 1st floor primary bedroom with new spa-like bath, and a spacious walkout lower level with a well-appointed in-law suite, full bath, kitchenette, office/recreation space, and laundry room. The dramatic light-filled living room features a wall of windows, beamed vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling fireplace and beautiful tree top views. It opens to a custom deck overlooking the spectacular 60+ Acre Turtle Creek Nature Preserve with walking paths to the CT River. The kitchen has a spacious eat-in dining area with beautiful views of the Preserve as well. The second floor features 3 generous bedrooms: one with en-suite bath, and two with shared bath (one of the bedrooms is currently being used as office/library.) This property also has a deeded access to South Cove. Ideally located minutes from historic downtown Essex and Old Saybrook with its convenient shopping and Amtrak station. Essex is sited 2 hours to Boston & New York & is one of the most iconic New England shoreline villages with boutique shopping, restaurants, boating, hiking trails, art galleries, historic homes, town green, many coves, the CT River Museum & the famous Griswold Inn.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/19/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jodi Strycharz • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (860)-884-3011 C: (860)-884-3011 jodi.strycharz@coldwellbankermoves.com

Property Details for 34 Fordham Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170465444
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$6,814 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1982
Lot Size
1.35 AC / 58,806 SF
County
Middlesex County
Basement Description
Full With Walk-Out, Fully Finished, Heated, Cooled, Walk-out, Liveable Space
Direct Waterfront
No
Expected Active Date
02-13-2022
Garages Number
2
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Cape Cod
Garage Parking Info
Attached Garage
Swimming Pool
No
Expected On Market Date
02-13-2022
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Building Information for 34 Fordham Road

Stories-Year Built1982Building Size-Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,806 SF

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Property Information for 34 Fordham Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Saybrook Road to Fordham.
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.33643
  • Longitude: -72.377876
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Library, Park
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: $6,814
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Walk to Water
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Cooling System: Split System
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 13
  • Rooms Total: 8
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Beams,Cathedral Ceiling,Fireplace,Interior Balcony,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 11
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Rec/Play Room
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 13
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Tub w/Shower
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Dining Area,Granite Counters,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Remodeled,Stall Shower
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bath
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 11
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Walk-In Closet,Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 13
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Jack & Jill Bath
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Beige/Grey
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5572
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Lower Level
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 1594
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2870
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 986520
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2870.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 4464.0
  • Zoning: RU
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 34 Fordham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590494877

$425,000

-3.0% / yr

May 10, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #161003178

$610,000

+10.3% / yr

Sep 9, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92042702

$350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #590494877

$425,000

-3.0% / yr

05/10/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #161003178

$610,000

+10.3% / yr

09/09/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92042702

$350,000

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

Public Records for 34 Fordham Road

Taxable ValueLand$124,000Additions$328,000Total$452,000
Tax Record2025$8,421 ($702 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,870 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,594 SqFtStories2Lot Size58,806 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982Year Renovated1982ZoningRUCountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNESSX M:73 B:010

Schools near 34 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 34 Fordham Road, Essex, CT 06426
$791,000
5
4,464
58,806
30 Fordham Road, Essex, CT 06426
$360,000
3
2,339
60,548
31 Fordham Road, Essex, CT 06426
$369,500
3
1,505
39,204
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$310,000
2
3
1,696
25,265
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4
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87,120
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$155,000
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