60 River Road

Closed 2/15/19
Closed 2/15/19
Welcome to 60 River Road, Essex!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$700,000
3 beds3,208 sqft$218/sqft
60 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.02 acresLot Size
1976Year Built
$218/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

River Road Gem. This immaculate three bedroom open floor plan home is a gem. Wood floors glisten throughout. The kitchen is sunny with a skylight above a granite center island and granite counters. Cabinets are abundant above the tiled wall, a four burner gas stove is backed by a tiled mosaic design. The Bosch dish washer and wine cooler complete the kitchen. Adjacent, the open dining room’s French doors lead out to a blue stone patio, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. The first floor...River Road Gem. This immaculate three bedroom open floor plan home is a gem. Wood floors glisten throughout. The kitchen is sunny with a skylight above a granite center island and granite counters. Cabinets are abundant above the tiled wall, a four burner gas stove is backed by a tiled mosaic design. The Bosch dish washer and wine cooler complete the kitchen. Adjacent, the open dining room’s French doors lead out to a blue stone patio, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. The first floor master bedroom looks out to the lawn and has a large walk-in closet. Its bath, with twin basins, has marble counters and a spacious shower with a bench. An office is on the first floor is designed for privacy and a large window overlooks the lawn. The second floor bedrooms are bright and almost identical in design, each having an alcove. A lower level family room is a great gathering place with family and friends, for games, TV and exercising. Sited on an easy to care for one acre with a meandering brook, this gem includes a two car garage. It is only minutes to charming Essex Village and the majestic Connecticut River, Yacht Clubs, marinas, shopping and restaurants.
  • Listed by: Colette Harron 860.304.2391 charron@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 02/15/2019 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170068529

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

101.9%

Essex, CT

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Property Information for 60 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,119 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Swimming Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Lot Size: 1.02 AC / 44,431 SF
Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Essex Village to North Main Street, follow into River Road.
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Valley
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.367893
  • Longitude: -72.39714
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Park
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: $10,119
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Tour: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio
  • Waterfront Description: Brook
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Additional: Breezeway, Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Room Count: 7
  • Rooms Total: 6
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Gas Log Fireplace,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Built-Ins,Dining Area,French Doors,Granite Counters,Hardwood Floor,Island
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Full Bath,Hardwood Floor,Walk-In Closet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 5
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: 9 ft+ Ceilings,Built-Ins
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Entry Order: 7
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Tan
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 5084
  • New Construction Type: Completed/Never Occupied
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Below Grade: 600
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 2608
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Some Wetlands, Cleared, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 987602
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2608.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3208.0
  • Zoning: Residential
Utilities
  • Energy Features: Generator, Thermopane Windows
  • Heat Fuel Type: Bottle Gas, Oil
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 60 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 15, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #639875784

$700,000

+218.0% / yr

Jun 29, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327123769

$1—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/15/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #639875784

$700,000

+218.0% / yr

06/29/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #327123769

$1

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

Public Records for 60 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$312,600Additions$322,100Total$634,700
Tax Record2025$11,824 ($985 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,608 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,608 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,014 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated1976ZoningRUCountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNESSX M:12 B:002

Schools near 60 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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