$725,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2021

7 Cove Hill Rd Essex, CT 06426

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,935 Sq Ft
1.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$375 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Walking Distance to Water

About This Home

As of December 2021

Hydrangea Hill is picture-perfect in every way and truly “move in” ready. Just a mile to the historic Essex village, this home is sure to impress with a chef’s kitchen equipped with Viking appliances, a beautiful gleaming wood island, wet bar with wine chiller and thick Carrera marble counters with open flow to casual dining and sitting area. Fabulous front to back fireplaced living room with built ins and French door to expansive patio. Primary bedroom with private bath appointed in marble and two more bedrooms sharing another beautifully renovated marble bath, occupy the second floor. Character and charm abound with beautiful hardwood floors and moldings throughout, with first floor laundry and mud room.
The home sits on a professionally landscaped one- acre lot surrounded by stone walls and bluestone patios. Beautiful mature plantings including many varieties of Hydrangea trees and bushes overflowing with colorful blooms. Fully fenced in rear yard with generator and irrigation system. This home really has everything. Immerse yourself in Historic Essex Village shops, marina’s and restaurants. Essex is a quick 2-hour commute to either Boston or NYC and ½ hour from Hartford and New Haven.
Come home to one of the best towns on the Connecticut shoreline!

Property is being sold in "as-is" condition

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Kemper

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0766534 Listed on: 10/21/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Kyle Hinding

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0794141

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Adams

Valentine Real Estate License #RES.0820380

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,937

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RU

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,935 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Regional District 4 High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,937

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1935
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1935
  • Total Sq Ft: 1935
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 3631
  • Directions: Route 154 to Gates Rd. to Cove Hill. House is 2nd on right.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 7

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Patio, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Private, Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Regional District 4

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.0600
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level Lot, Fence - Full, Fence - Stone, Professionally Landscaped
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RU

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 5937
  • Total Assessed Value: 264700
  • Mil Rate Base: 22.430
  • Mil Rate Total: 22.430
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 986119

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Regional District 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Cunningham Margaret M Est
Bought by
Rossi Christina
Seller's Agent
Terry Kemper
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steven Adams
Valentine Real Estate
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.33%
Current Estimated Value
$850,119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,119
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.53%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2019
Closed on
Nov 5, 2019
Sold by
Bean David and Bean Martha
Bought by
Cunningham Margaret M
Seller's Agent
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Caulfield
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
List Price
$564,900
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-3.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Bowman Geraldine
Bought by
Bean David and Bean Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,571
Interest Rate
5.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 1995
Sold by
Graham Solange
Bought by
Bowman Geraldine
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
Executors Deed $725,000 None Available
Executors Deed $725,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $545,000 --
Warranty Deed $545,000 --
Warranty Deed $382,500 --
Warranty Deed $382,500 --
Warranty Deed $210,000 --
Warranty Deed $210,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $300,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $114,497 Balloon
Previous Owner $360,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $381,477 FHA
Previous Owner $375,571 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2021 12/20/21 Sold $725,000 -3.3% $375 / Sq Ft
11/10/2021 11/10/21 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2021 10/24/21 For Sale $750,000 +37.6% $388 / Sq Ft
11/05/2019 11/05/19 Sold $545,000 -3.5% $282 / Sq Ft
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 For Sale $564,900 -- $292 / 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 $6,560 $352,100 $124,700 $227,400
2024 $6,355 $352,100 $124,700 $227,400
2023 $5,941 $263,000 $116,600 $146,400
2022 $5,995 $264,700 $116,600 $148,100
2021 $5,937 $264,700 $116,600 $148,100
2020 $5,773 $264,700 $116,600 $148,100
2019 $5,731 $264,700 $116,600 $148,100
2018 $5,856 $268,000 $125,500 $142,500
2017 $5,885 $268,000 $125,500 $142,500
2016 $5,783 $268,000 $125,500 $142,500
2015 $5,649 $268,000 $125,500 $142,500
2014 $5,625 $268,000 $125,500 $142,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170440078

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000069-000000-000026