NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 West Ave Essex, CT 06426

Estimated Value: $699,051 - $763,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$409/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2020

Last sale price $469,500 $261 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,481/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Music or Sound Studio
  • Attic

About This Home

As of September 2020

Prominently set on almost a half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds this custom built & well maintained Gambrel is just what you have been looking for in the perfect shoreline home. Brimming with charm & character, a gracious entry leads to the spacious light filled living room with fireplace & a formal dining room offering lovely views of Sunset Pond. The well-appointed kitchen features custom made Hanford cabinets, granite counters, updated appliances & a sitting area w/fplc...perfect for everyday living. A true highlight of the house is the four seasons porch overlooking park-like grounds & leads to a private blue stone terrace bordered by stone walls, magnificent trees, mature plantings & lovely perennial gardens. A natural stone path leads to a secret garden & casual dining area...ideal for outdoor entertaining. A private office/music room, laundry room and full bath complete the first level while upstairs you will find the master bedroom, a full bath & guest room/study w/built-ins bookshelves. The house also features natural hardwood floors and has many updates including Marvin windows, copper gutters, an architectural roof & an irrigation system. The attached two car garage offers plenty of room for all of your storage needs including bikes & kayaks. Located within walking distance to the village and three parks enjoy all Essex has to offer. Whether you are looking for a full time residence or the ideal weekend retreat this is the perfect place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peg Mitchel

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0754274 Listed on: 08/25/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Knapp

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0801887

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,252

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned VR

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near shops

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Music or Sound Studio

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,252

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1800
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1800
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: New architectural roof installed in 2013 along with new copper gutters and flashing. House features Hardie Plank siding on main house and new ship-lapped rough sewn clear cedar siding on garage (2013). Azek trim boards and new Marvin Integrity windows i
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3384
  • Directions: 61 West Avenue...house on left as you head towards the Village. Across from Sunset Pond. Sign
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Music Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 61

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Gutters, Lighting, Patio, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Wall Unit
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Electric
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4200
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: VR

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 5252
  • Total Assessed Value: 240800
  • Mil Rate Base: 21.810
  • Mil Rate Total: 21.810
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 987795

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
Aug 25, 2020
Closed on
Sep 23, 2020
Sold by
Coyle Raymond A
Bought by
Hrbek Frank C and Collins Bonnie C
Seller's Agent
Peg Mitchel
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sue Knapp
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$469,500
Sold Price
$469,500
Current Estimated Value
$735,763

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$266,263
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1996
Sold by
Keaveney Cynthia M
Bought by
Coyle Raymond A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1993
Sold by
Tucker Thomas C and Tucker Denise J
Bought by
Keaveney Cynthia
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
Hrbek Frank C -- None Available
Hrbek Frank C -- None Available
Coyle Raymond A $200,000 --
Coyle Raymond A $200,000 --
Keaveney Cynthia $190,000 --
Keaveney Cynthia $190,000 --
Keaveney Cynthia $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Coyle Raymond A $306,000
Previous Owner Tucker Thomas C $111,000
Previous Owner Tucker Thomas C $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Sold $469,500 0.0% $261 / Sq Ft
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2020 08/25/20 For Sale $469,500 -- $261 / 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 $5,662 $303,900 $115,500 $188,400
2024 $5,485 $303,900 $115,500 $188,400
2023 $5,440 $240,800 $107,900 $132,900
2022 $5,454 $240,800 $107,900 $132,900
2021 $5,401 $240,800 $107,900 $132,900
2020 $5,252 $240,800 $107,900 $132,900
2019 $5,213 $240,800 $107,900 $132,900
2018 $5,137 $235,100 $110,700 $124,400
2017 $5,163 $235,100 $110,700 $124,400
2016 $5,073 $235,100 $110,700 $124,400
2015 $4,956 $235,100 $110,700 $124,400
2014 $4,935 $235,100 $110,700 $124,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170329437

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000032-000000-000008