$675,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025

19 Book Hill Rd Essex, CT 06426

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,790 Sq Ft
1.07 Acres

Recently Sold

$377 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Garden
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of April 2025

A truly lovely home in a sought-after Essex location. The owner has been here for 25 years and reluctantly is now ready for the next owner to make it their own. Private, peaceful and less than 1.5 miles to everything Essex Village - shops, restaurants, galleries, marinas, yacht clubs and more. The home is set on 1.07 acres and consists of 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, efficient kitchen, amazing four season sun room, full basement and one car attached garage. Extremely well maintained and smart sized for easy living full time or part time. Essex is less than 2 hours from NYC and Boston.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Malan

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0794430 Listed on: 02/12/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

James Childs

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0774148

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,556

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 1.07 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RU

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,790 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Winthrop Middle School
  • Valley High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 986040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,556

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1790
  • Total Sq Ft: 1790
  • Year Built: 1977
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: GPS friendly - zip 06426
  • Financing Used: Conventional Fixed
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 1790
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-In
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: Basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 19

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Middle School: Winthrop
  • High School: Valley
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.07
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Sloping Lot Professionally Landscaped Rolling
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RU
  • Parcel #: 986040

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 5556
  • Total Assessed Value: 307800
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.05

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Middle Jr High School: Winthrop
  • High School: Valley

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Wilson Ursula A
Bought by
Childs James M
Seller's Agent
James Childs
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Teri Strain-Lewis
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.72%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$689,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,031
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.03%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$538,219
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$154,621

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Wilson Ursula A and Wilson Jerome L
Bought by
Wilson Ursula A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2000
Sold by
Fullan Ann E
Bought by
Wilson Jeorme L and Wlson Ursula A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
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 $675,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $675,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $320,000 --
Warranty Deed $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $540,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $540,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $240,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Sold $700,000 +0.7% $391 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2025 04/12/25 For Sale $695,000 +3.0% $388 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $675,000 0.0% $377 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $675,000 -- $377 / 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 $5,734 $307,800 $124,800 $183,000
2024 $5,556 $307,800 $124,800 $183,000
2023 $5,589 $247,400 $116,600 $130,800
2022 $5,604 $247,400 $116,600 $130,800
2021 $5,549 $247,400 $116,600 $130,800
2020 $5,396 $247,400 $116,600 $130,800
2019 $5,356 $247,400 $116,600 $130,800
2018 $5,412 $247,700 $125,600 $122,100
2017 $5,439 $247,700 $125,600 $122,100
2016 $5,345 $247,700 $125,600 $122,100
2015 $5,222 $247,700 $125,600 $122,100
2014 $5,199 $247,700 $125,600 $122,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24072663

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000010-000002-000003