An impressive and enchanting private retreat set on 1.51 acres atop a quiet cul-de-sac minutes from Essex village and the CT river. The perfect sanctuary for those seeking tranquility with room to entertain family and friends. Recent updates include new skylights, a freshly painted interior, and refinished wide-board hardwood flooring. 4,714 SF - PLUS a very useful 650 SF walk-out lower level one-bedroom apartment with its own family room, fireplace, kitchen, and full bath. A spacious first-floor primary suite offers sliders to a new deck overlooking sweeping landscaped grounds. You will find a remodeled ensuite bath in the second-floor primary suite. A soaring two-story stone fireplace is an impressive focal point in the family room, which cleverly shares a wet bar with the living room. One of the favorite spots in this home is the screened porch that bridges these two rooms. The formal dining room with a built-in hutch leads the way to a spacious dine-in kitchen with vaulted beadboard ceiling. A serene bluestone terrace and gardens adjacent to the kitchen provide an alfresco oasis. Amenities include a four-bay garage, workshop, multiple office options, new furnace and air conditioning systems, and a long gracious driveway. Minutes from fabled historic Essex village. Enjoy local restaurants, shops, marinas, and yacht clubs. Set just over two hours from NYC and Boston, yet a world apart. Live your Essex dream here!
Sold for $1,285,000
$1,285,000
17 Lookout Hill, Essex, CT 06426
5beds
5,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
1.51 Acres Lot
$1,343,100 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$7,764 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,343,100
$1.24M - $1.45M
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Remodeled ensuite bathScreened porchBuilt-in hutchSerene bluestone terraceSoaring two-story stone fireplaceWet barSpacious first-floor primary suite
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Listed by:
Rick Weiner (860)227-3191,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-767-7488
Bought with:
Teri Lewis, RES.0814595
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24066588
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breezeway, Laundry, Sitting Room, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 20
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 20
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Level: Main
- Area: 624 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 39
Family room
- Features: Fireplace, Sliders
- Level: Lower
- Area: 576 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 32
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 429 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 13
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Fireplace
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Sound System, Wired for Data, Central Vacuum, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Heated,Apartment,Cooled,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Liveable Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,364
- Total interior livable area: 5,364 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,714
- Finished area below ground: 650
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Wrap Around, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 1.51 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Dry, Cul-De-Sac, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 985472
- Zoning: RU
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $778,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,494
- Date on market: 1/3/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Sold | $1,285,000-4.7%$240/sqft |
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| 12/21/2025 | Pending sale | $1,349,000$251/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Price change | $1,349,000-3.3%$251/sqft |
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| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$260/sqft |
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| 8/16/2024 | Listing removed | $1,395,000$260/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24020665 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+3.7%$260/sqft |
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| 12/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/24/2023 | Price change | $1,345,000-3.6%$251/sqft |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000$260/sqft |
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| 12/16/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Smart MLS #170499451 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+179%$260/sqft |
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| 7/2/1999 | Sold | $500,000+3.6%$93/sqft |
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| 4/13/1995 | Sold | $482,500$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,494 +3.2% | $778,000 |
| 2024 | $14,043 +2.4% | $778,000 +28.2% |
| 2023 | $13,708 -0.3% | $606,800 |
| 2022 | $13,744 +1% | $606,800 |
| 2021 | $13,611 +2.8% | $606,800 |
| 2020 | $13,234 +0.7% | $606,800 |
| 2019 | $13,137 +0.2% | $606,800 +1.2% |
| 2018 | $13,108 -0.5% | $599,900 |
| 2017 | $13,174 +1.8% | $599,900 |
| 2016 | $12,946 | $599,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Essex Village
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.5 mi
- 4/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Essex
- High: Valley
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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