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  • $704,400

    61 West Ave, Essex, CT 06426

    2beds
    1,800sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1969
    0.42 Acres Lot
    $704,400 Zestimate®
    $391/sqft
    $3,097 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $704,400

    $655,000 - $761,000

    $3,097/mo

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    What's special

    Prominently set on almost a half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds this custom built & well maintained Gambrel is just what you have been looking for in the perfect shoreline home. Brimming with charm & character, a gracious entry leads to the spacious light filled living room with fireplace & a formal dining room offering lovely views of Sunset Pond. The well-appointed kitchen features custom made Hanford cabinets, granite counters, updated appliances & a sitting area w/fplc...perfect for everyday living. A true highlight of the house is the four seasons porch overlooking park-like grounds & leads to a private blue stone terrace bordered by stone walls, magnificent trees, mature plantings & lovely perennial gardens. A natural stone path leads to a secret garden & casual dining area...ideal for outdoor entertaining. A private office/music room, laundry room and full bath complete the first level while upstairs you will find the master bedroom, a full bath & guest room/study w/built-ins bookshelves. The house also features natural hardwood floors and has many updates including Marvin windows, copper gutters, an architectural roof & an irrigation system. The attached two car garage offers plenty of room for all of your storage needs including bikes & kayaks. Located within walking distance to the village and three parks enjoy all Essex has to offer. Whether you are looking for a full time residence or the ideal weekend retreat this is the perfect place to call home.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Electric
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Foyer, Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Attic: Storage
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Terrace
    • Exterior features: Stone, Wood
    • Fencing: Stone
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: View
    Lot
    • Size: 0.42 Acres
    • Features: Professionally Landscaped, Lightly Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: ESSEM32B008
    • Zoning: VR

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1969

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Public Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Essex

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $391/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $303,900
    • Annual tax amount: $5,662
    • Total actual rent: 469500

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2020Sold$469,500$261/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170329437 Report a problem
    8/27/2020Pending sale$469,500$261/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #170329437 Report a problem
    8/25/2020Listed for sale$469,500+134.8%$261/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #170329437 Report a problem
    8/23/1996Sold$200,000+5.3%$111/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/14/1993Sold$190,000$106/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,662 +3.2%$303,900
    2024$5,485 +0.8%$303,900 +26.2%
    2023$5,440 -0.3%$240,800
    2022$5,454 +1%$240,800
    2021$5,401 +2.8%$240,800
    2020$5,252 +0.7%$240,800
    2019$5,213 +1.5%$240,800 +2.4%
    2018$5,137 -0.5%$235,100
    2017$5,163 +1.8%$235,100
    2016$5,073 $235,100
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Essex Village

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Essex
    • High: Valley

    Source: The 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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