
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Attic
- No HOA
- Valley Regional High School Rated A-
- 1 Fireplace
- Walking Distance to Water
About This Home
As of December 2021Hydrangea 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
Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0766534 Listed on: 10/21/2021

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
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | -- |
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 |
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 |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2021
Terry Kemper
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 908-7820
9 in this area
83 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Kyle Hinding
Coldwell Banker Realty
(860) 857-4219
60 in this area
107 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2021
Steven Adams
Valentine Real Estate
(860) 205-8517
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Jodi Strycharz
William Pitt
(860) 884-3011
5 in this area
82 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Jennifer Caulfield
William Pitt
(860) 388-7710
12 in this area
42 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: 170440078

APN: ESSE-000069-000000-000026