85 River Rd, Unit J6

Essex, CT 06426

$450,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,116 Sq. Ft.
$403 / Sq. Ft.
1,116
Sq. Ft.
$403
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/15/25
Closed 12/15/25
a view of a dining room with furniture a kitchen and chandelier

Description

Remarkable Direct Waterfront unit with breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Connecticut River and the Lyme Hills. Completely remodeled to new condition ranch unit with high end upgrades. Beautifully designed interior with an open floor plan. This home offers a light-filled living room with views of the Cove; step out on to your private deck and enjoy the serene river and harbor views. East facing unit, enjoy spectacular sunrises. Launch your canoe or kayak from your backyard or association dock. The...Remarkable Direct Waterfront unit with breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Connecticut River and the Lyme Hills. Completely remodeled to new condition ranch unit with high end upgrades. Beautifully designed interior with an open floor plan. This home offers a light-filled living room with views of the Cove; step out on to your private deck and enjoy the serene river and harbor views. East facing unit, enjoy spectacular sunrises. Launch your canoe or kayak from your backyard or association dock. The primary bedroom also has amazing views of the River as well as a California Closet system. There is a heated pool with a pool house, basement storage, covered garage with additional storage. Complex connected to downtown Essex via newly installed sidewalk. Enjoy all that the historic Essex village offers; fine dining, art galleries, museums, yacht clubs, shopping, theatre and easy access to the shoreline. Nearby highway and rail makes it very convenient for all of Connecticut, New York and Boston.
  1. Listed by Laurie Ballegeer • Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
    P: (720)-341-4407 C: (720)-341-4407 laurieballegeer@bhhsne.com

Property Details for 85 River Road, Unit J6

Basement Description
Full, Shared Basement, Storage, Concrete Floor
Direct Waterfront
Yes
Expected Active Date
11-19-2025
Garages Number
1
Neighborhood
Essex Village
Style
Ranch
Garage Parking Info
Covered Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Swimming Pool
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 08:28 PM

Property Details for 85 River Road, Unit J6

StatusClosed
MLS #24138595
Days on Market1
Taxes$4,307 / year
HOA Fees$602 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1967
Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Laurie Ballegeer

Sold By William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Susan A Malan

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Building Information for 85 River Road, Unit J6

Stories-Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,185 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,224

Property Taxes

$359

HOA Dues

$602

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Property Information for 85 River Road, Unit J6

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Association Amenities: Pool
  • Directions: North Main Street to River Rd. Complex on Right
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Valley
  • Latitude: 41.369386
  • Longitude: -72.391049
  • Neighborhood Amenities: Basketball Court, Commuter Bus, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • State: Connecticut
Parking
  • Parking Total Spaces: 2
HOA and Fees
  • Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Snow Removal, Water, Property Management, Pool Service, Road Maintenance
  • HOA Fee Amount: 602
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner's Assocation: Yes
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: $4,307
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Grill, Sidewalk, Deck, Gutters, Lighting
  • Pool Description: Heated, Pool House, Concrete, Tile, In Ground Pool
  • Waterfront Description: River, Walk to Water, Dock or Mooring, Association Required, Water Community, View, Access
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Radiant
  • Attic YN: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 4
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Entry Order: 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Entry Order: 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Entry Order: 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Listing Key: 42F0DF1F3C814884E063E201100AC793
  • Room Entry Order: 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Paved, Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Brick, Wood, Stucco
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • New Construction Type: No/Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • Living Area SQFT Per Public Records: 1116
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
  • Parcel Number: 988072
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1116.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 1116.0
  • Zoning: RU
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Sewage System: Shared Septic
  • Water Source: Shared Well
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Estimated Annual Heat Cost: 1500
  • Occupied By: Owner

Property History for 85 River Road, Unit J6

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513183547

$350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513183547

$350,000

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

Public Records for 85 River Road, Unit J6

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$231,200Total-
Tax Record2024$4,307 ($359 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,116 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,116 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1967ZoningRUCountyMIDDLESEXAPNESSX M:12 B:007 U:J-6

Schools near 85 River Road, Unit J6

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 - 6 to 8
Valley Regional High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Essex Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

John Winthrop Middle School
Public6 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 Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Laurie Ballegeer

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