NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $280,160

5 Beds
101 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2021

Last sale price $222,500 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,809/month

145 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Sound System
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of August 2021

Unique opportunity! Located in the village of Centerbrook in the historic town of Essex, CT, your next home, office space - or both - awaits! This property is a unique blank canvas that easily can be transformed into a single family home, an office/business, two separate living spaces each with a bath and kitchen (in-law) or a combined space with a downstairs office and upstairs apartment. Behind the robin's egg blue front door, the foyer and first floor feature gleaming hardwood floors, elegant window moldings, and glass French doors. The sun-filled living room (or office area), the bright wainscoted kitchen (or workspace) with a vintage double drainboard sink, and a half bath (easily restored to a full bath) connect to three additional rooms that can function as bedrooms (or offices). The second floor offers a half bath (with shower plumbing available), two large rooms each with considerable closet/storage space. The .22 acre lot has a private side yard with a white picket fence and barn red shed. Zoned for mixed use (residential, professional, or retail). Views of the beautiful Falls River waterfall! Enjoy easy small town living. Convenient to Routes 9 and 95, located halfway between New York and Boston. Named "the best small town in America," Essex is a great place to live and work. Enjoy all the beauty and fun of the CT Shoreline! This flexible and customizable space is waiting to meet any and all of your needs! Also for sale as commercial MLS#170378394

Last Listed By

Craig Milton

REMAX Valley Shore License #REB.0756400 Listed on: 03/11/2021

REMAX Valley Shore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,320

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned CML

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Masonry Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storage In Attic
  • Gas Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Regional District 4 High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,320

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Centerbrook
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1536
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1536
  • Total Sq Ft: 1536
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2048
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/19/2021
  • Directions: Exit 4 off Route 9, south on Route 154, straight onto Westbrook Rd, property is on the right
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 101.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 99
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 14

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Brick
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Unpaved
  • Driveway Type: Gravel

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Regional District 4

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2200
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Zoning: CML

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 4320
  • Total Assessed Value: 192600
  • Mil Rate Base: 22.430
  • Mil Rate Total: 22.430
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 986994

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Regional District 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2021
Closed on
Aug 12, 2021
Sold by
Telensky William J and Gawronski Diane E
Bought by
Bruce Paul
Seller's Agent
Craig Milton
REMAX Valley Shore
Buyer's Agent
Rosemarie Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$222,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$56,500
-20.25%
Total Days on Market
145
Current Estimated Value
$280,160

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,660
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1998
Sold by
Muscolino Ida M Est
Bought by
Telensky William J and Gawronski Diane E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bruce Paul $222,500 None Available
Bruce Paul $222,500 None Available
Telensky William J $53,000 --
Telensky William J $53,000 --
Telensky William J $53,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Telensky William J $84,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2021 08/18/21 Sold $222,500 -16.0% $145 / Sq Ft
08/03/2021 08/03/21 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Price Changed $264,900 -5.1% $172 / Sq Ft
03/11/2021 03/11/21 For Sale $279,000 -- $182 / 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
2024 $2,975 $164,800 $72,700 $92,100
2023 $4,351 $192,600 $121,700 $70,900
2022 $4,362 $192,600 $121,700 $70,900
2021 $4,320 $192,600 $121,700 $70,900
2020 $4,201 $192,600 $121,700 $70,900
2019 $4,170 $192,600 $121,700 $70,900
2018 $4,136 $189,300 $121,700 $67,600
2017 $4,157 $189,300 $121,700 $67,600
2016 $4,085 $189,300 $121,700 $67,600
2015 $3,990 $189,300 $121,700 $67,600
2014 $3,973 $189,300 $121,700 $67,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170378375

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000043-000000-000017