$1,868,138
SOLD MAY 14, 2025

47 River Rd Essex, CT 06426

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,036 Sq Ft
2.8 Acres

Recently Sold

$615 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 2.8 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2025

Lovely direct waterfront sits up overlooking the Falls River Cove. Serene and private on nearly 3 acres, set well back from the road and just outside the heart of Essex. This sprawling New England style Cape Cod home c1948 boasts tranquil water views that are enjoyed from many rooms as well as a spacious patio(25x24) and deck(20x16). The home's interior features a formal living room w/wood burning fireplace, a nice size formal dining rm that is conveniently located from a well-appointed kitchen, a first-floor primary bedroom suite, home office & attractive family rm with shiplap barrel ceiling. 2 guest bedrooms are quietly set on the 2nd floor. A sweet 3 season sunporch is enhanced w/stone flooring, walls of windows & sunlight. 2 Laundry locations- main & lower level, HW floors run throughout & 3.5 baths. Some work & transformation is needed to really bring out the home's charm. Property includes a dock w/power & tidal access to NCove & CT River. Newer amenities: deck, freshly painted interior walls, boiler, drilled well, propane whole house generator, 3 bay garage extension, split rail fence & most kitchen appliances. An oversized post & beam 6 bay garage w/inter access to 2nd flr will delight an artist, car enthusiast or hobbyist-many possibilities. Only mins. to Essex village with appealing array of restaurants, boutiques, marinas & yachting. Midway from Boston & NYC. This property is not a drive-by & owners kindly request you do not drive up the driveway without an appmt.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Malton

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0757374 Listed on: 04/19/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary McDonald

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0449567

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 2.8 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Property is zoned RU

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 3,036 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Parking

  • 6 Car Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Circular Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Regional District 4 High School

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 987878

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,694

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3036
  • Total Sq Ft: 3036
  • Year Built: 1948
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park
  • In Law Access: First Floor
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Being sold as-is.
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: River Road to Mail Box #47
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 3036
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Floored, Walk-In
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished, Storage, Hatchway Access, Interior Access
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: 2 laundry locations
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 47

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Deck, Gutters, French Doors, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: River Dock or Mooring View Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 6
  • Driveway Type: Circular, Unpaved, Crushed Stone
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Regional District 4
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 2.8
  • Lot Description: Fence - Partial Fence - Rail Secluded Lightly Wooded Water View
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RU
  • Parcel #: 987878

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 20694
  • Total Assessed Value: 1146500
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.05

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Regional District 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Michael Rice T and Michael Meyer
Bought by
Mcdonald Angus L and Isaacs Andrea G
Seller's Agent
Susan Malton
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary McDonald
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,868,138
Premium/Discount to List
$268,138
16.76%
Views
34

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-55.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Storm Christina M
Bought by
Michael Rice T
Seller's Agent
Joel Lucas
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Malton
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-13.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2011
Sold by
Behrman Greg
Bought by
Storm Christina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2006
Sold by
Mackinnon Marilyn
Bought by
Behrman Greg

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1994
Sold by
Warren Helon D
Bought by
Mackinnon Marilyn
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,868,138 None Available
Deed $1,868,138 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,015,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,015,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,225,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,225,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,749,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,749,000 --
Deed $465,000 --
Deed $465,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $692,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $1,868,138 +16.8% $615 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2025 04/19/25 For Sale $1,600,000 +57.6% $527 / Sq Ft
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Sold $1,015,000 -7.5% $362 / Sq Ft
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Price Changed $1,097,000 -6.6% $391 / Sq Ft
05/10/2020 05/10/20 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $419 / 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 $21,359 $1,146,500 $823,500 $323,000
2024 $20,694 $1,146,500 $823,500 $323,000
2023 $20,738 $918,000 $751,600 $166,400
2022 $20,793 $918,000 $751,600 $166,400
2021 $20,591 $918,000 $751,600 $166,400
2020 $20,022 $918,000 $751,600 $166,400
2019 $19,875 $918,000 $751,600 $166,400
2018 $19,368 $886,400 $712,400 $174,000
2017 $19,465 $886,400 $712,400 $174,000
2016 $19,129 $886,400 $712,400 $174,000
2015 $18,685 $886,400 $712,400 $174,000
2014 $18,606 $886,400 $712,400 $174,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24078135

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000010-000000-000016