5 River Road

Closed 3/17/16
Closed 3/17/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$290,000
4 beds1,408 sqft

5 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$206/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A wonderful opportunity to live on prestigious River Road in Essex! This home was originally built to house the Meadow Woods School attended by local village children in the late 19th century. A welcoming front porch greets one and all to this unique property. Fully restored with a gleaming new kitchen, this home has a separate dining and living room with a fireplace. There are four bedrooms and two renovated full baths with full attic. This great starter home or condominium alternative is walking...A wonderful opportunity to live on prestigious River Road in Essex! This home was originally built to house the Meadow Woods School attended by local village children in the late 19th century. A welcoming front porch greets one and all to this unique property. Fully restored with a gleaming new kitchen, this home has a separate dining and living room with a fireplace. There are four bedrooms and two renovated full baths with full attic. This great starter home or condominium alternative is walking distance to the picturesque village of Essex. Main Street hosts the historic Griswold Inn, the Connecticut River Museum, art galleries, boutiques and wide array of dining options from cafés to waterside dining. The town of Essex is steeped in maritime history and is home to marinas, boat clubs and two yacht clubs.
  • Listed by: Jennifer Caulfield 860.227.6634 jscfield@aol.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 03/17/2016 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: N10101308
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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Jennifer Caulfield

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Elaine McGowan

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Principal and Interest

$1,548

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5 River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,933 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF

Summary

Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: North Main St to River Road to #5 on right at sign
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Regional District 4
  • Latitude: 41.36256
  • Longitude: -72.40066
  • Middle Jr High School: PBOE
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: $4,933

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic Description: Floored, Walk-up
  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Radiator
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Upper Level
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Upper Level
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Upper Level
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Built-In Hutch,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: DD594973E5A01335E0531401100A77D0
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Country,Eating Space,Hardwood Floor,Remodeled
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Formal,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 17.0

Property

Property and Assessments
  • Color: YELLO
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Sq Ft Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Open Lot
  • Parcel Number: 986061
  • Sq Ft Total: 1408.0
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Radon Mitigation Air: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water: No
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 5 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #567269165

$290,000

+1.4% / yr

Sep 1, 1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92042692

$232,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #567269165

$290,000

+1.4% / yr

09/01/1999

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92042692

$232,000

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

Public records

5 River Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,636 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,636 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,166 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 5 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 William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Jennifer Caulfield

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