Sold for $560,000

$560,000

27 Melody Lane, Essex, CT 06442

3beds

1,672sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

0.52 Acres Lot

$704,900 Zestimate^®

$335/sqft

$3,666 Estimated rent

Home value

$704,900

$663,000 - $761,000

$3,666/mo

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What's special

Move right in to this beautiful ranch style home located in a quiet neighborhood in the Ivoryton section of Essex. This well maintained home offers a master suite with full bath, an eat-in kitchen, mud room/ laundry room and tons of extra living space in the lower finished level. With 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, plus an oversized 2 car garage this home has it all. The enclosed heated porch overlooks a wonderful backyard with mature plantings and a great yard! Updates include the kitchen, bathrooms, Buderous boiler, central air and so much more! Quality built home in 1955 by a prominent local builder as his personal residence. Offer Deadline 10pm Sunday 6/25/2023

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Features: Full Bath
Level: Main
Area: 238 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14 x 17

Bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 99 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9 x 11

Den

Level: Main
Area: 56 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8 x 7

Family room

Level: Lower
Area: 195 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 242 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11 x 22

Living room

Features: Fireplace
Level: Main
Area: 216 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18 x 12

Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room

Features

Basement: Full,Finished
Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,672
Total interior livable area: 1,672 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,672

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Private, Paved
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Full

Lot

Size: 0.52 Acres
Features: Level, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 984978
Zoning: R
Other equipment: Generator Ready

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & neighborhood

Community

Community features: Library, Medical Facilities, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Court(s)

Location

Region: Ivoryton
Subdivision: Ivoryton

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/3/2023	Sold	$560,000+12%$335/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170578483 Report a problem
6/26/2023	Pending sale	$500,000$299/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170578483 Report a problem
6/26/2023	Contingent	$500,000$299/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170578483 Report a problem
6/24/2023	Listed for sale	$500,000+5.3%$299/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170578483 Report a problem
6/17/2021	Sold	$475,000+5.6%$284/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170392864 Report a problem
5/4/2021	Contingent	$449,900$269/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170392864 Report a problem
4/27/2021	Listed for sale	$449,900+143.2%$269/sqft
Source: Smart MLS #170392864 Report a problem
5/30/1997	Sold	$185,000-2.6%$111/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/9/1987	Sold	$190,000$114/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,643 +3.2%	$356,600
2024	$6,437 +39.7%	$356,600 +74.8%
2023	$4,608 -0.3%	$204,000
2022	$4,621 +5.2%	$204,000 +4.2%
2021	$4,392 +2.9%	$195,800
2020	$4,270 +0.7%	$195,800
2019	$4,239 -0.6%	$195,800 +0.3%
2018	$4,265 -0.5%	$195,200
2017	$4,287 +1.8%	$195,200
2016	$4,212	$195,200