Welcome home to low-maintenance riverfront living in desirable Essex, CT! Tucked away in the sought-after Heritage Cove community, this 2-bedroom end-unit offers 1,006 sq. ft. of light-filled, open-concept space featuring scenic water views and easy coastal living. Key Features & Interior Details Living Area: 1,006 sq. ft. open floor plan Bedrooms / Bathrooms: 2 Spacious Bedrooms | 1 Full Bath Living Room: Features a wood-burning fireplace and cozy ambiance Main Level Laundry: In-unit washer & dryer convenience Parking: Includes 1-car garage / covered parking space Community & Outdoor Amenities Waterfront Community: Enjoy scenic river views and tranquil surrounding grounds. In-Ground Pool: Community pool overlooking the water for summer relaxation. HOA Coverage: Low-maintenance living covering ground maintenance, trash, snow removal, pest control, and pool upkeep. Location Highlights Minutes from historic Downtown Essex shops, fine dining, and local marinas Easy access to Route 9 and I-95 for straightforward travel across Connecticut and along the shoreline
For sale
Price cut: $25K (9/28)
$324,900
85 River Road #E8, Essex, CT 06426
2beds
1,006sqft
Condominium, Apartment
Built in 1967
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$323/sqft
$629/mo HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceScenic water viewsWaterfront communityCozy ambianceOpen floor plan
- 51 days
- 545
- 14
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian R. Hammett (860)303-3400,
Hammett Real Estate 860-303-3400
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24171590
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiant, Electric, Other
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: None
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,006
- Total interior livable area: 1,006 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,006
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Concrete, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front
Details
- Parcel number: 987288
- Zoning: RU
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Apartment
- Property subtype: Condominium, Apartment
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Shake Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Shared Septic
- Water: Shared Well, Other
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Snow Removal, Pest Control, Pool Service, Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $629 monthly
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $323/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $193,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,729
- Date on market: 8/8/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Price change | $324,900-7.1%$323/sqft |
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| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $349,900-6.7%$348/sqft |
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| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000$373/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Listing removed | $375,000$373/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000+92.3%$373/sqft |
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| 8/16/2011 | Sold | $195,000-12.4%$194/sqft |
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| 4/5/2004 | Sold | $222,500+0.2%$221/sqft |
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| 8/15/2002 | Sold | $222,000+104.6%$221/sqft |
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| 11/25/1998 | Sold | $108,500$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,607 +3.2% | $193,600 |
| 2024 | $3,494 +21.3% | $193,600 +51.8% |
| 2023 | $2,880 -0.3% | $127,500 |
| 2022 | $2,888 +1% | $127,500 |
| 2021 | $2,860 +2.8% | $127,500 |
| 2020 | $2,781 +0.8% | $127,500 |
| 2019 | $2,760 -10.5% | $127,500 -9.7% |
| 2018 | $3,085 -0.5% | $141,200 |
| 2017 | $3,101 +1.8% | $141,200 |
| 2016 | $3,047 | $141,200 |
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Neighborhood: Essex Village
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Essex
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







