Welcome to this charming pristine Country Cape located on an interior lot just steps from Ivoryton Village. 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, one bedroom and full bath on main floor. Beautiful family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Hard Southern yellow wide pine floors throughout main level and Danish heating stove in dining room. Freshly painted throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and new washer and dryer. New System 2000 furnace and hot water tank and new Granby Eco Guard double bottom oil tank. Beautiful front covered porch and newer Treks deck in back overlooking Essex Land Trust preserve. Your own park like oasis convenient to everything Essex has to offer. Short walking distance on sidewalks to Ivoryton Playhouse, restaurants and multiple Land Trust properties. A very special home.
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
53 Comstock Avenue, Essex, CT 06442
3beds
1,995sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
1.94 Acres Lot
$623,900 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$3,271 Estimated rent
Home value
$623,900
$593,000 - $655,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shane Bonanno 860-227-7353,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Peter Bonanno 860-227-9798,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Mary K. O'neill, RES.0803146
Eagle Eye Realty PLLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24009591
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Full Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Dining room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 18
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Eating Space
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Heating
- Baseboard, Zoned, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Wired for Data
- Basement: Full
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,995
- Total interior livable area: 1,995 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,995
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
Lot
- Size: 1.94 Acres
- Features: Interior Lot, Few Trees, Dry
Details
- Parcel number: 986186
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Health Club, Library, Paddle Tennis, Park, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Ivoryton
- Subdivision: Ivoryton
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2024 | Sold | $550,000-5%$276/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24009591 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $579,000+15.8%$290/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24009591 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2024 | Sold | $500,000$251/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170614860 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2024 | Pending sale | $500,000+43.3%$251/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170614860 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2004 | Sold | $349,000+62.3%$175/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #M9080123 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1998 | Sold | $215,000$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,485 +3.2% | $294,400 |
| 2024 | $5,314 +13% | $294,400 +41.5% |
| 2023 | $4,701 -0.3% | $208,100 |
| 2022 | $4,713 +1% | $208,100 |
| 2021 | $4,668 +2.8% | $208,100 |
| 2020 | $4,539 +0.8% | $208,100 |
| 2019 | $4,505 +5.5% | $208,100 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $4,272 -0.5% | $195,500 |
| 2017 | $4,293 +1.8% | $195,500 |
| 2016 | $4,219 | $195,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06442
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 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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