NOT LISTED FOR SALE

24 River Rd Essex, CT 06426

Estimated Value: $916,000 - $1,356,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,157 Sq Ft
$356/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 13, 2016

Last sale price $665,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,978 / mo

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • In Ground Pool
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2016

Delightful offering just outside Essex Village! This vintage expanded Cape, the 1782 Buckingham House, has just undergone a major renovation and is ready for new stewardship. The 3,000 square foot house boasts 6 fireplaces, wide board floors, Viking kitchen, formal and casual living spaces, 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with Waterworks fixtures. All rooms are adorned with antique paneling. moulding and authentic trim detailing. An updated infrastructure of electrical and heating/cooling systems affords peace of mind for comfortable livability. The house sits majestically on one professionally landscaped acre and is accessed off River Road along a gently winding gravel drive. Property features include a custom 30x15 heated gunite pool with granite surround, 600 Sq. foot pool/guest house with separate driveway and large deck off the house overlooking a Koi pond with waterfall with ornamental landscape. Minutes to Essex Village, boating, shopping, fine dining and easy access to destinations elsewhere, this is a rare find and a great value!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Schaaf

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0606540 Listed on: 06/27/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Joseph Rhodes

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0750631

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Weiner

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0717625

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,953

Year Built

  • Built in 1782

Lot Details

  • 40,075 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 3,157 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Regional District 4 High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,953

Year Built

Built in 1782

Lot Details

0.92 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Antique, Cape Cod
  • Total Sq Ft: 3157
  • Year Built: 1782
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Yes
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Essex Village to River Road. House is on left on a knoll.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Partial With Hatchway, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: No

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Patio, Storage Building
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: In Ground Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electrical Amperage: 200

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9200
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped

Rental Info

  • Lease Purchase: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 10953
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 987816

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2016
Closed on
Dec 14, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Judy Schaaf
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rick Weiner
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$840,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-20.83%
Current Estimated Value
$1,125,437

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$460,437
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$434,745
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$690,692

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1990
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$665,000 --
$665,000 --
$865,000 --
$865,000 --
$610,000 --
$610,000 --
$360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $532,000
Closed $532,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/13/2016 12/13/16 Sold $665,000 -9.5% $211 / Sq Ft
11/14/2016 11/14/16 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2016 08/25/16 Price Changed $735,000 -12.5% $233 / Sq Ft
06/27/2016 06/27/16 For Sale $840,000 0.0% $266 / Sq Ft
12/31/2012 12/31/12 Rented $2,600 -10.3% --
12/14/2012 12/14/12 Under Contract -- -- --
05/17/2012 05/17/12 For Rent $2,900 -- --
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History

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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 $11,221 $602,300 $158,000 $444,300
2024 $10,872 $602,300 $158,000 $444,300
2023 $9,748 $431,500 $135,800 $295,700
2022 $9,773 $431,500 $135,800 $295,700
2021 $9,679 $431,500 $135,800 $295,700
2020 $9,411 $431,500 $135,800 $295,700
2019 $9,342 $431,500 $135,800 $295,700
2018 $11,353 $519,600 $147,600 $372,000
2017 $11,410 $519,600 $147,600 $372,000
2016 $11,213 $519,600 $147,600 $372,000
2015 $10,685 $506,900 $147,600 $359,300
2014 $10,640 $506,900 $147,600 $359,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: N10147110

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000010-000024-000002A

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