$350,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2015

1221 Essex Rd Westbrook, CT 06498

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,583 Sq Ft
3.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$136 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Spa
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Westbrook Middle School Rated A-
  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2021

This property is a "Best Buy"! Upgrades and Renovations throughout. Private setting yet only minutes to Westbrook Beach, Restaurants, Outlets and Medical Clinic. Ideal country living. Lovely kitchen with fireplace, granite countertops, gas range, island with seating and informal dining area overlooking deck and yard. Five bedrooms allows plenty of room for family and guests or room for your office or hobbies. Formal living room with builtin bookcases. Formal dining room. Bright, sunny and spacious laundry room with builtins and countertop folding area. You will spend summer days and evenings on your oversized deck complete with hottub. Need space to store your toys? A 2 1/2 car garage is all yours. You will love this special home tucked away on a private yet open lot in wonderful Westbrook!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Schellens

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0661877 Listed on: 04/21/2015

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Schellens

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0661877 Listed on: 04/21/2015

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,446

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,583 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Hatchway

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • Daisy Ingraham Elementary School
  • Westbrook High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,446

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Total Sq Ft: 2583
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Shopping/Mall
  • Association Amenities: Medical Facilities
  • Easements Right Of Way: driveway
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Route 153 (Essex Road) to private drive with 2 mailboxes. Up drive. Home is straight ahead up the hill.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Hatchway Access, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 1221

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Hot Tub
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Propane
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electrical Amperage: 200

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Daisy Ingraham
  • High School: Westbrook

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.5000
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Secluded, Sloping Lot, Treed

Rental Info

  • Lease Purchase: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2014-June 2015
  • Property Tax: 5446
  • Total Assessed Value: 249930
  • Mil Rate Total: 21.790
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1041673

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Daisy Ingraham
  • High School: Westbrook

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1998
Sold by
Spencer Virginia H
Bought by
Bell Martin A
Current Estimated Value
$731,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,600
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $189,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $348,000 Balloon
Closed $324,000 No Value Available
Closed $284,000 No Value Available
Closed $149,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $445,000 -1.1% $172 / Sq Ft
01/12/2021 01/12/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Price Changed $449,900 -4.3% $174 / Sq Ft
10/07/2020 10/07/20 Price Changed $469,900 -1.1% $182 / Sq Ft
10/07/2020 10/07/20 For Sale $475,000 +35.7% $184 / Sq Ft
07/01/2015 07/01/15 Sold $350,000 -14.6% $136 / Sq Ft
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2015 04/21/15 For Sale $410,000 -- $159 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,971 $309,820 $109,200 $200,620
2024 $6,723 $309,820 $109,200 $200,620
2023 $6,605 $309,820 $109,200 $200,620
2022 $6,432 $309,820 $109,200 $200,620
2021 $5,771 $230,820 $55,020 $175,800
2020 $5,771 $230,820 $55,020 $175,800
2019 $5,694 $230,820 $55,020 $175,800
2018 $5,625 $230,820 $55,020 $175,800
2017 $5,625 $230,820 $55,020 $175,800
2016 $5,783 $249,930 $68,770 $181,160
2015 $5,626 $249,930 $68,770 $181,160
2014 $5,446 $249,930 $68,770 $181,160
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: N10037462

SmartMLS

APN: WBRO-000135-000000-000003