NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 West Ave Essex, CT 06426

Estimated Value: $630,000 - $764,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,662 Sq Ft
$423/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2019

Last sale price $359,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,306/month

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • 5-minute walk to Grove Street Park & Playground

About This Home

As of February 2019

Live the Essex dream in this quintessential Essex village home! An endearing, move-in ready Cape Cod style home with coastal flair, flooded with light through multiple bay windows. This three bedroom, two bath home is set back from and above West Avenue, with driveway access on Parker Lane. Enjoy views of Sunset Pond from your front windows and spacious 16x22 composite deck, conveniently accessed through French sliders from the family room; which features a wall of bookcases. The living room is the perfect spot to read a book in front of your wood-burning fireplace or to work on a puzzle at the game table. Laundry and a full bath are located on the first floor, allowing for one- floor living if desired. The comfortable and bright master suite with full bath plus two additional bedrooms are located upstairs. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Plenty of room for parking, plus a garage with workshop area. There is a convenient storage shed located on the property. Walk or bike a short distance to Main Street shops, restaurants, the CT River Museum, Griswold Inn, yacht clubs, marinas and the spectacular CT River! This could be a perfect weekend, first time or downsize home. Just two hours to New York City or Boston via car, train or plane; yet a world apart!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Weiner

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0717625 Listed on: 10/30/2018

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Mesham

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0760007

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,877

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Legal Non-Conforming

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,662 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Water Views
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Location

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

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Valley High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,877

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1662
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1662
  • Total Sq Ft: 1662
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3226
  • Directions: West Avenue to corner Parker Lane. Driveway is on Parker Lane. Sign
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
  • Basement Description: Partial With Walk-Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 53

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond, View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Private, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Valley

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2500
  • Lot Description: Non Conforming Lot, Dry, Water View, Lightly Wooded
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2018-June 2019
  • Property Tax: 4877
  • Total Assessed Value: 223200
  • Mil Rate Base: 21.850
  • Mil Rate Total: 21.850
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 986592

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Valley

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2018
Closed on
Feb 21, 2019
Sold by
Powell Russel V and Powell Traci M
Bought by
Lund Theodore W and Lund Molly W
Seller's Agent
Rick Weiner
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Mesham
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$398,000
Sold Price
$359,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-9.8%
Current Estimated Value
$702,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$343,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.89%
Original Mortgage
$277,200
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2010
Sold by
Est Wolf Susan and Curry Elizabeth
Bought by
Powell Russel and Powell Traci

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
4.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2002
Sold by
Lawson Bruce A and Lawson Susan B
Bought by
Wolf Susan A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2002
Sold by
Kneeland Douglas J and Kneeland Carter J
Bought by
Brughelli Linda
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
Lund Theodore W $359,000 --
Lund Theodore W $359,000 --
Powell Russel $350,000 --
Powell Russel V $350,000 --
Wolf Susan A $399,900 --
Wolf Susan A $399,900 --
Brughelli Linda $260,000 --
Brughelli Linda $260,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Waite-Lund Molly $277,000
Closed Lund Theodore W $277,200
Previous Owner Lawson Bruce A $273,600
Previous Owner Lawson Bruce A $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Sold $359,000 -5.0% $216 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2018 11/30/18 Price Changed $378,000 -5.0% $227 / Sq Ft
10/30/2018 10/30/18 For Sale $398,000 +34.9% $239 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Sold $295,000 -18.0% $150 / Sq Ft
03/02/2014 03/02/14 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2011 05/01/11 For Sale $359,900 -- $183 / 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 $5,803 $311,500 $109,600 $201,900
2024 $5,623 $311,500 $109,600 $201,900
2023 $5,114 $226,400 $102,400 $124,000
2022 $5,128 $226,400 $102,400 $124,000
2021 $5,078 $226,400 $102,400 $124,000
2020 $4,938 $226,400 $102,400 $124,000
2019 $4,902 $226,400 $102,400 $124,000
2018 $4,877 $223,200 $105,000 $118,200
2017 $4,901 $223,200 $105,000 $118,200
2016 $4,817 $223,200 $105,000 $118,200
2015 $4,705 $223,200 $105,000 $118,200
2014 $4,685 $223,200 $105,000 $118,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170140318

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000032-000000-000010