42 River Road

Closed 6/17/25
Closed 6/17/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$350,000
2 beds1,680 sqft$208/sqft
42 River Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1800Year Built
$208/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare DIRECT WATERFRONT home on the CT River for sale! This charming, well kept Colonial was built in 1800 and will have you falling in love the second you lay your eyes on it. There is an absolute stunning view of the historic CT River. Imagine all the breathtaking, serene moments you will have watching sunrises and sunsets with your coffee or cocktail right from your spacious outdoor back-porch. Directly outside, you can have your kayak or boat right there waiting for you with private access right...Rare DIRECT WATERFRONT home on the CT River for sale! This charming, well kept Colonial was built in 1800 and will have you falling in love the second you lay your eyes on it. There is an absolute stunning view of the historic CT River. Imagine all the breathtaking, serene moments you will have watching sunrises and sunsets with your coffee or cocktail right from your spacious outdoor back-porch. Directly outside, you can have your kayak or boat right there waiting for you with private access right to the water. If fishing is your thing, cast a line from your well maintained backyard. Inside you have a rustic eat in kitchen area, a family room for watching TV, electric fireplace, and a sitting area with a desk that can be used as a den or a study. Upstairs you have a main bedroom, full bathroom, storage room and a smaller bedroom with bunkbeds giving it that cozy cabin feel. The front of the home also includes a sunny screened in porch for relaxing and taking in the vibe. Rare cabinet/desk and furniture built ins that you just don't ever see anymore are also a nice touch! Home is natural gas heat and hot water powered by a tankless state of the art Bosch combination boiler. Home has a full unfinished basement and a well kept detached garage complete with electric door opener to store all your necessities for living on the water. Newer vinyl siding, freshly painted doors and windows. The only thing left to do is move in! Perfect time of year!
  • Listed by: Anthony Cusano 860.922.7778 anthonycusano@bhhsne.com • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Listing closed: 06/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 24092167

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$350,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

101.3%

Cromwell, CT

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Property Information for 42 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,127 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • High School: Cromwell
  • Latitude: 41.590126
  • Longitude: -72.642556
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 3
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: $6,127
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Description: River
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Half Bath
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 340192D4B50B0D28E063D501100A09F3
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Full Bath
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Red
  • Construction Description: Brick
  • Driveway Type: Gravel
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Type: Brick
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Sq Ft Description: Per Record
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 640
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1040
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Parcel Number: 2384996
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1040.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1680.0
  • Zoning: Per Town
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Occupied By: Vacant

Property History for 42 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 17, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1903680174

$350,000

+1.7% / yr

Aug 7, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #225887439

$260,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/17/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1903680174

$350,000

+1.7% / yr

08/07/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #225887439

$260,000

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

Public Records for 42 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$112,770Additions$91,000Total$203,770
Tax Record2025$6,274 ($523 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt640 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800Year Renovated1800ZoningRPDCountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNCROM M:00476500

Schools near 42 River Road

This home is within Cromwell School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Edna C. Stevens School
Public - PK to 2
Woodside Intermediate School
Public - 3 to 5
Cromwell Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cromwell High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Edna C. Stevens School
PublicPK to 2

Woodside Intermediate School
Public3 to 5

Cromwell Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cromwell 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 River Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
$350,000
2
1,680
12,196
40 River Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
$240,000
3
1,011
8,276
1 R South Street, Cromwell, CT 06416
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17,860
44 River Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
$161,000
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16,988
60 River Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
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76,666
38 River Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
$130,000
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1.5
1,348
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