85 River Road, Unit F3

Closed 8/29/23Virtual Tour
Closed 8/29/23Virtual Tour
Gorgeous brick townhouse
Sold
Last Sold Price
$500,000
3 beds1,375 sqft
85 River Rd, Unit F3, Essex, CT 06426
CondoProperty Type
1967Year Built
$364/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$660/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy fabulous water views from this gorgeous waterfront townhouse condominium located in Heritage Cove, known for its prime location on North Cove of the Connecticut River and its close proximity to downtown Essex. This bright and airy condo offers a rare 3 floors of living space. Living, dining, kitchen and a half bath are on the first floor. Step through a slider off of the living room and onto your own private brick patio with beautiful gardens. On the second floor, the primary bedroom features...Enjoy fabulous water views from this gorgeous waterfront townhouse condominium located in Heritage Cove, known for its prime location on North Cove of the Connecticut River and its close proximity to downtown Essex. This bright and airy condo offers a rare 3 floors of living space. Living, dining, kitchen and a half bath are on the first floor. Step through a slider off of the living room and onto your own private brick patio with beautiful gardens. On the second floor, the primary bedroom features a large balcony over looking the sprawling lawn and the water, a full bath including a washer and dryer and guest room with two large closets. Another bedroom is on the third floor that would make a wonderful office or studio looking out over the cove. This unit comes with a carport including storage and an additional basement storage locker. This well maintained community offers stress free living. Amenities include a beautiful heated pool, private dock with kayak storage, and a walking path along the cove. Walk or bike to the shops, galleries and restaurants in historic Essex Village. Two hours by car or train to NYC or Boston.
  • Listed by: Tina Rupp 917.207.2762 trupp@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
  • Listed by: Cynthia Sigurdson 860.767.7488 csigurdson@wpsir.com • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing closed: 08/29/2023 12:00 AM • Source: SMARTMLS, MLS#: 170580597

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Median sold price

$475,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

Essex, CT

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Property Information for 85 River Road, Unit F3

Property Details
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Taxes: $4,405 / year
  • MLS Type: Condo/Co-Op / Condominium
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Basement Description: Storage
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Style: Townhouse
  • Garage Parking Info: Carport
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 85 River Rd
  • Residences: 104
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Yes
  • Year Built: 1967
Summary
Property and Location
  • Association Amenities: Exercise Room/Health Club, Pool
  • Complex Name: Heritage Cove
  • Directions: North Main St to River Rd, complex on right
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • End Unit: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • High School: Regional District 4
  • Latitude: 41.369115
  • Longitude: -72.390232
  • Middle Jr High School: Winthrop
  • Pets Allowed Info: 1 cat / 1 dog
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • State: Connecticut
  • Subd Complex: Heritage Cove
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 1
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Fee Amount: 660
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner's Assocation: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
  • Property Tax: $4,405
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio
  • Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Heated
  • Waterfront Description: Direct Waterfront, River, Dock or Mooring, View
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiant
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Room Count: 6
  • Rooms Total: 5
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Features: Sliders,Hardwood Floor
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Features: Hardwood Floor,Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Features: Tile Floor
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Listing Key: FF5FC0B039A77FA3E0531401100A00BB
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Entry Order: 6
  • Room Features: Balcony/Deck
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.0
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Color: Brick
  • Construction Description: Frame, Brick
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Fuel Tank Location: Non Applicable
  • Gross SQFT Per Public Records: 1542
  • Levels In Unit: 3
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1375
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Water View, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 986937
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1375.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1375.0
  • Zoning: RU
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Sewage System: Shared Septic
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Total Number of Units: 104

Property History for 85 River Road, Unit F3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1517743045

$487,773

+2.6% / yr

May 2, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #99595126

$285,000

+10.3% / yr

May 16, 2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92043003

$235,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1517743045

$487,773

+2.6% / yr

05/02/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #99595126

$285,000

+10.3% / yr

05/16/2000

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #92043003

$235,000

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

Public Records for 85 River Road, Unit F3

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$338,600Total-
Tax Record2025$6,308 ($526 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,375 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,375 SqFtStories3Lot Size400 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1967Year Renovated1967ZoningRUCountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVERAPNESSX M:12 B:007 U:F-3

Schools near 85 River Road, Unit F3

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 85 River Road, Unit F3, Essex, CT 06426
$500,000
3
1,375
–
85 River Road, Unit L5, Essex, CT 06426
$395,000
2
1,122
–
85 River Road, Unit K6, Essex, CT 06426
$295,000
2
1.5
1,122
–
85 River Road, Unit K2, Essex, CT 06426
$347,500
2
1.5
1,122
–
85 River Road, Unit I4, Essex, CT 06426
$345,000
2
1,006
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85 River Road, Unit B1, Essex, CT 06426
$340,000
2
1,122
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Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Tina Rupp; William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Cynthia Sigurdson

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