36 Gates Road

Closed 2/27/23
Closed 2/27/23
Stephen W Starkey Homestead Circa 1848
Sold
Last Sold Price
$700,000
4 beds2,342 sqft

36 Gates Rd, Essex, CT 06426

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.98 acresLot Size
1847Year Built
$299/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Once located on 140 Acres the Historic Stephen W Starkey Homestead circa 1848 can now be yours! (Ask to see the History) This Classic Federal style home is a gem! Recent upgrades bring this gorgeous antique into the 21st Century. A Classic front foyer with original staircase welcomes you as well as a back entrance to the home through the brick floored Sunroom. A newly renovated dream kitchen includes all new cabinetry, quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting and a wonderful island, breakfast bar...Once located on 140 Acres the Historic Stephen W Starkey Homestead circa 1848 can now be yours! (Ask to see the History) This Classic Federal style home is a gem! Recent upgrades bring this gorgeous antique into the 21st Century. A Classic front foyer with original staircase welcomes you as well as a back entrance to the home through the brick floored Sunroom. A newly renovated dream kitchen includes all new cabinetry, quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting and a wonderful island, breakfast bar with beautiful wood countertop. A back staircase leads to the second floor. A pretty Living Room is complete with a wood burning fireplace, gleaming wood floors, built in bookcases and french doors to the spacious formal Dining Room. Adjacent to the DR is an ideal study/office. On the second floor you will find the Primary Bedroom which has beautiful original wideboard floors, new plantation shutters and ample closet space. A lovely full bath with walkin shower is located just outside the Primary BR. A second floor family room could also be an inhome office. Three other bedrooms and a second bath complete the upper level. The walkup attic has been partially finished and offers a wonderful large storage area. A barn in back can be used as a garage or storage. Make this gorgeous Historic home your new residence in the fabulous Connecticut River Village of Essex, once voted the Best Small Town in America. Located midway between Boston and New York. You will love living here!
  • Listed by: Philip Warner 203.889.8615 pwarner@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
  • Listed by: Kathleen W Schellens 860.395.4441 kschellens@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 02/27/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170530183
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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Philip Warner; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Kathleen W Schellens

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Heidi Hoss

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Property Information for 36 Gates Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,666 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Barn
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1847
  • Lot Size: 0.98 AC / 42,688 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Saybrook Road to south end of Gates Rd. #36. Corner of Gates and Cove Hill Rd.
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Regional District 4
  • Latitude: 41.339962
  • Longitude: -72.389793
  • Middle Jr High School: Regional District 4
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Property Tax: $6,666

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch-Enclosed, Porch-Screened
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 10
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Book Shelves,Fireplace,French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: French Doors,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Island,Quartz Counters
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Room Entry Order: 8
  • Room Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 10
  • Room Entry Order: 9
  • Room Features: Wide Board Floor
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 8.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: gray
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Paved
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 4520
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1847
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2342
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 987859
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2342.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2342.0
  • Zoning: RU
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank, Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 36 Gates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506980331

$700,000

+18.7% / yr

Mar 6, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #664613565

$420,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1506980331

$700,000

+18.7% / yr

03/06/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #664613565

$420,000

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

Public records

36 Gates Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,342 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,342 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,189 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 36 Gates 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 Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Philip Warner; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Kathleen W Schellens

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