$450,000
SOLD APR 18, 2017

4 Crosstrees Hill Rd Essex, CT 06426

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,985 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$151 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

322 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 24-Hour Security
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of January 2025

This picturesque, two bedroom "Cottage" is surrounded by lovely gardens, blue stone patios and stone walls. A very practical kitchen has an oversize window looking out to a cozy patio. Skylights in the breakfast room add to cheerfulness of the room. A corn crib has been artfully transformed to create a unique dining room with wood beams, high ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. The spacious living room has parquet floors with the focal point being a beautifully carved wood burning fireplace. A first floor bedroom with full bath make an ideal private guest room. The second floor bright master bedroom suite with a skylight and large windows overlooks the gardens. A pristine four car garage includes an office. Multiple garden sheds, an exercise room and an artist studio completes this enchanting property with deeded access to South Cove.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colette Harron

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0761689 Listed on: 04/25/2016

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Peckinpaugh

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0798526

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,734

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,985 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workshop
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Hatchway

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Breezeway

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Pboe Middle School
  • Regional District 4 Middle School
  • Regional District 4 High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,734

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Total Sq Ft: 2985
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: Unknown
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: Unknown
  • Directions: CLA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement Description: Hatchway Access, Partial
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Workshop
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Barn, Breezeway, French Doors, Garden Area, Lighting, Outside Storage Area, Patio, Shed, Stone Wall, Storage Building, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Waterfront Description: Access
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Barn, Detached Garage, Security
  • Garages Number: 4
  • Driveway Type: Circular, Crushed Stone

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Middle School: PBOE
  • High School: Regional District 4
  • Intermediate School: Regional District 4

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4900
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fence - Privacy, Professionally Landscaped

Rental Info

  • Lease Purchase: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 4734
  • Total Assessed Value: 219400
  • Mil Rate Total: 21.580
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 988001

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Middle Jr High School: PBOE
  • High School: Regional District 4

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

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $760,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $760,000 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $430,000 --
Fiduciary Deed $430,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $460,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $460,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $360,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $344,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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: N10129369

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000070-000000-000030