4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,532
Sq Ft
1.28
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Attic
- Valley Regional High School Rated A-
- Partially Wooded Lot
- 1 Fireplace
About This Home
As of June 2025Essex Village...a home you will love! Designed for the way we live today, this rarely available 4BR Custom Colonial features the perfect blend of traditional features and modern home design. Set back from the road, a tree-lined drive leads to a gracious entrance making a great first impression and opens to elegant well-proportioned rooms that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The living room, a room where everything is just right, features charming French doors and is centered around a wood burning fireplace. The well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar and casual dining area leads to the formal dining room...the perfect place for celebrating special occasions or gathering with friends & family for some holiday cheer. The family room is designed everyday living and savor the sunshine from your own private deck overlooking park-like grounds. Upstairs you will find the primary suite with a beautifully remodeled bathand three guest rooms...where every detail has been considered for their home away from home. A full basement with updated mechanicals also has plenty of space for all of your storage needs. Offering privacy without seclusion the house is prominently set on 1.28 acres in a private natural setting, bordered by stately trees, colorful hydrangeas and beautiful perennial gardens. Experience historic Essex-just a short stroll to the Griswold Inn, the CT River Museum, the library, wonderful restaurants, unique shops, marinas, yacht clubs and so much more.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0754274 Listed on: 11/01/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,375
Year Built
- Built in 1987
Lot Details
- 1.28 Acre Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned VR
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Clap Board Siding
- Radon Mitigation System
Interior Spaces
- 2,532 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Attic
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Unfinished Attic
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Deck
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Essex Elementary School
- Winthrop Middle School
- Valley High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Power Generator
- Private Company Owned Well
- Hot Water Circulator
- Oil Water Heater
- Fuel Tank Located in Basement
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 987647
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 14, 2021
Sold by
Whelan Charles C and Whelan Jennifer J
Bought by
C & Jennifer Whelan Ret
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 7, 2014
Closed on
Nov 17, 2014
Sold by
Stebbins Richard W
Bought by
Whelan Charles C and Whelan Jennifer J
Seller's Agent
Linda Hicks
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Shane Bonanno
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$498,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-6.63%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.83%
Original Mortgage
$423,881
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 1, 1986
Bought by
Whelan Charles C and Whelan Jennifer J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $345,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $423,881 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $208,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $225,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $155,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | Sold | $785,000 | -7.1% | $310 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/16/2025 01/16/25 | Price Changed | $845,000 | -5.6% | $334 / Sq Ft |
| 11/01/2024 11/01/24 | For Sale | $895,000 | +92.5% | $353 / Sq Ft |
| 11/14/2014 11/14/14 | Sold | $465,000 | -6.6% | $184 / Sq Ft |
| 09/08/2014 09/08/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/07/2014 06/07/14 | For Sale | $498,000 | -- | $197 / Sq Ft |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,263 | $402,400 | $149,400 | $253,000 |
| 2023 | $7,127 | $315,500 | $133,500 | $182,000 |
| 2022 | $7,146 | $315,500 | $133,500 | $182,000 |
| 2021 | $7,077 | $315,500 | $133,500 | $182,000 |
| 2020 | $6,881 | $315,500 | $133,500 | $182,000 |
| 2019 | $6,831 | $315,500 | $133,500 | $182,000 |
| 2018 | $6,815 | $311,900 | $139,600 | $172,300 |
| 2017 | $6,849 | $311,900 | $139,600 | $172,300 |
| 2016 | $6,731 | $311,900 | $139,600 | $172,300 |
| 2015 | $6,575 | $311,900 | $139,600 | $172,300 |
| 2014 | $6,547 | $311,900 | $139,600 | $172,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Peg Mitchel
Seller's Agent in 2025
Peg Mitchel
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 391-1701
70 in this area
113 Total Sales
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Kyle Hinding
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Kyle Hinding
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 857-4219
59 in this area
107 Total Sales
-
Geoff Gordon
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Geoff Gordon
Compass Connecticut, LLC
(860) 266-2553
2 in this area
70 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2014
Linda Hicks
William Pitt
(860) 391-1269
61 Total Sales
-
Shane Bonanno
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Shane Bonanno
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 227-7353
8 in this area
38 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 24056421
APN: ESSE-000027-000012-000002
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