NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Crosstrees Hill Rd Essex, CT 06426

Estimated Value: $750,000 - $761,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,985 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 30, 2025

Last sale price $760,000 $255 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,714/month

109 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Terrace
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room

About This Home

As of January 2025

"Wow"! sums it up. As soon as you enter the graceful landscaped grounds through the circular crushed stone drive, you know you are in enchanted territory. Built in 1950 and refined over the years as an artist's retreat, this shingled home defies labels. It is fanciful, yet grounded by features such as a first floor bedroom suite, living room with parquet flooring and fireplace, a chef's kitchen with walk-in pantry, and cozy den with bookcases. The breakfast room is flooded by light. A "corn crib" addition with fireplace and soaring exposed beam ceiling, anchors the far end of a dramatic vaulted entry foyer filled with bookcases and wall space galore to feature art and treasures. A spacious bedroom suite with renovated full bath, including double sinks, marble countertop, heated flooring, and shower is found on the upper level. The terrace outside the kitchen provides a marvelous al fresco dining experience by the fish pond. It's not hard to envision you are dining in Provence or Tuscany. The outbuildings, gardens and frog pond add more layers of utility and panache to an already otherworldly tableau. The outbuilding closest to the main house provides a half bath, making this space suitable as an office, studio, or for use as a guest bedroom. Another office is attached to the cavernous heated and air conditioned garage. Additional outbuildings provide storage and studio space, and a detached one-car garage. Deeded water access. Come for a tour and fall under the spell!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Weiner

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0717625 Listed on: 09/30/2024

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Gregory Hanner

Garden Realty License #REB.0788235

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,186

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RU

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Cedar Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,985 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • <<builtInOvenToken>>
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Terrace
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 988001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,186

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2985
  • Total Sq Ft: 2985
  • Year Built: 1950
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: DETCH,ENTRY
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Rt.154 to Crosstrees Hill Road
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2985
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: None
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room, Sitting Room, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Underground Utilities, Terrace, Shed, Gutters, Garden Area, Guest House, French Doors
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Cedar
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Wood Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Private, Circular, Crushed Stone
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Covered Garage, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Split System
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Description: Secluded Lightly Wooded Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: RU
  • Parcel #: 988001

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 6186
  • Total Assessed Value: 342700
  • 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
Sep 30, 2024
Closed on
Jan 30, 2025
Sold by
Sandberg Mary E and Sandberg William L
Bought by
Edgecumbe John P and Edgecumbe Heather A
Seller's Agent
Rick Weiner
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Gregory Hanner
Garden Realty
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-7.88%
Views
301
Current Estimated Value
$755,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.34%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Outstanding Balance
$457,986
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$297,514

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2016
Closed on
Apr 19, 2017
Sold by
Est Wolcott Linda L and Wolcott Linda L
Bought by
Sandberg William L and Sandberg Mary E
Seller's Agent
Colette Harron
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Janet Peckinpaugh
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-6.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.96%
Original Mortgage
$344,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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
Edgecumbe John P $760,000 None Available
Edgecumbe John P $760,000 None Available
Sandberg William L $430,000 --
Sandberg William L $430,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Edgecumbe John P $460,000
Closed Edgecumbe John P $460,000
Previous Owner Sandberg Mary E $360,000
Previous Owner Wolcott Frank E $344,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Sold $760,000 -4.4% $255 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Price Changed $795,000 -3.6% $266 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 For Sale $825,000 +83.3% $276 / Sq Ft
04/18/2017 04/18/17 Sold $450,000 -6.3% $151 / Sq Ft
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2016 11/23/16 For Sale $480,000 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
11/04/2016 11/04/16 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Price Changed $480,000 -26.0% $161 / Sq Ft
04/25/2016 04/25/16 For Sale $649,000 0.0% $217 / Sq Ft
11/05/2015 11/05/15 Rented $2,000 -4.8% --
10/05/2015 10/05/15 Under Contract -- -- --
09/18/2015 09/18/15 For Rent $2,100 -- --
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 $6,509 $349,400 $98,700 $250,700
2024 $6,186 $342,700 $98,700 $244,000
2023 $5,121 $226,700 $83,900 $142,800
2022 $5,123 $226,200 $83,900 $142,300
2021 $0 $226,200 $83,900 $142,300
2020 $0 $226,200 $83,900 $142,300
2019 $4,897 $226,200 $83,900 $142,300
2018 $4,794 $219,400 $81,100 $138,300
2017 $4,818 $219,400 $81,100 $138,300
2016 $4,735 $219,400 $81,100 $138,300
2015 $4,625 $219,400 $81,100 $138,300
2014 $4,605 $219,400 $81,100 $138,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24050057

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000070-000000-000030