$1,550,000
SOLD AUG 1, 2025

6 Crosstrees Hill Rd Essex, CT 06426

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,071 Sq Ft
1.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$306 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

119 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Wine Cellar
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of August 2025

This remarkable Essex country estate is sited on a quiet lane in close proximity to the Village and on a cul-de-sac with deeded access to Middle Cove. Approaching the residence down a long, curved driveway surrounded by sweeping lawns, you are introduced to the almost two acre parcel of beautifully landscaped property interspersed with specimen plantings, mature gardens and shade trees, as well as a Har-Tru tennis court and a stunning, three bay Carriage Barn, with potential living space above. The architecturally distinctive home with its unique silo, is surrounded by pea stone terraces that welcome outdoor entertaining and relaxing. The interior features the heart of the house...a stunning Chef's kitchen, with polished concrete flooring always warm underfoot with radiant heat, is highlighted by a cozy and relaxing retreat tucked into the dramatic silo and doors leading out to the terraces, The ship lap clad family room with wet bar is perfect for casual entertaining, and an additional smaller family room is available for quiet family gatherings. The fabulous living room is perfect for both formal and informal events with French doors leading to an additional stone terrace. On the second level is the dramatic primary suite with its own study, dressing room and luxurious bath - an intimate escape from the world. An additional four bedrooms, including a main floor suite, and three baths provide for all your family and guests.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Caulfield

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0360692 Listed on: 02/11/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Kara Bell

J.M. REALTY License #RES.0807782

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.73 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Vertical Siding
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,071 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Home Gym
  • Concrete Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Floor Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Separate Entry Quarters
  • Barn or Farm Building

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 987970

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,552

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial, Barn
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 5071
  • Total Sq Ft: 5071
  • Year Built: 1965
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • In Law Access: Separate Entry
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Financing Used: Cash
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 5071
  • Street Type: Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Attic Description: Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Wine Cellar
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry Room on main level 11x7
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Underground Utilities, Terrace, Tennis Court, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Lighting, Stone Wall, French Doors
  • Exterior Siding: Shake, Clapboard, Vertical Siding
  • Foundation Type: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water Water Community Harbor Access
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 3
  • Garage And Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Split System, Wall Unit, Zoned
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil, Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Programmable Thermostat, Storm Doors, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.73
  • Lot Description: Fence - Partial Fence - Stone Lightly Wooded On Cul-De-Sac Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Parcel #: 987970

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 18552
  • Total Assessed Value: 995800
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.63

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
Feb 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Emme L Deland Ret and Deland
Bought by
Grass Samantha E and Carlone Gerald T
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Caulfield
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Kara Bell
J.M. REALTY
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-11.43%
Views
219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
92.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2020
Closed on
Jun 26, 2020
Sold by
Schaedler Chad M and Stetz Lori C
Bought by
Emme L Deland Ret
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Caulfield
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Caulfield
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2005
Sold by
Schaedler Chad
Bought by
Deschler William and Deschler Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2005
Sold by
Sandmann David and Sandmann Kathryn
Bought by
Schaedler Chad and Stetz Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2004
Sold by
Williams Timothy and Williams Linda B
Bought by
Sandmann David and Sandmann Kathryn
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,550,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $390,000 --
Warranty Deed $390,000 --
Warranty Deed $650,000 --
Warranty Deed $650,000 --
Executors Deed $235,500 --
Executors Deed $707,000 --
Executors Deed $235,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $520,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $1,550,000 -8.3% $306 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Price Changed $1,690,000 -3.4% $333 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Sale $1,750,000 0.0% $345 / Sq Ft
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
01/15/2024 01/15/24 Under Contract -- -- --
12/07/2023 12/07/23 For Rent $5,000 -9.1% --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Rented $5,500 0.0% --
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/26/2022 08/26/22 For Rent $5,500 0.0% --
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Sold $1,200,000 -4.0% $237 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2020 03/01/20 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $246 / 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 $18,552 $995,800 $153,200 $842,600
2024 $17,974 $995,800 $153,200 $842,600
2023 $14,711 $651,200 $136,900 $514,300
2022 $14,750 $651,200 $136,900 $514,300
2021 $14,606 $651,200 $136,900 $514,300
2020 $14,131 $647,900 $136,900 $511,000
2019 $14,027 $647,900 $136,900 $511,000
2018 $13,446 $615,400 $143,200 $472,200
2017 $13,514 $615,400 $143,200 $472,200
2016 $12,961 $600,600 $143,200 $457,400
2015 $12,661 $600,600 $143,200 $457,400
2014 $12,363 $589,000 $143,200 $445,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24073723

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000070-000000-000029