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Sold for $450,000
    • $450,000

    85 River Road APT J6, Essex, CT 06426

    2beds
    1,116sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1967
    -- sqft lot
    $472,400 Zestimate®
    $403/sqft
    $2,117 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $472,400

    $435,000 - $515,000

    $2,117/mo

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    What's special

    Remarkable Direct Waterfront unit with breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Connecticut River and the Lyme Hills. Completely remodeled to new condition ranch unit with high end upgrades. Beautifully designed interior with an open floor plan. This home offers a light-filled living room with views of the Cove; step out on to your private deck and enjoy the serene river and harbor views. East facing unit, enjoy spectacular sunrises. Launch your canoe or kayak from your backyard or association dock. The primary bedroom also has amazing views of the River as well as a California Closet system. There is a heated pool with a pool house, basement storage, covered garage with additional storage. Complex connected to downtown Essex via newly installed sidewalk. Enjoy all that the historic Essex village offers; fine dining, art galleries, museums, yacht clubs, shopping, theatre and easy access to the shoreline. Nearby highway and rail makes it very convenient for all of Connecticut, New York and Boston.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Laurie Ballegeer (720)341-4407,

    Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop. 860-388-3411

    Bought with:

    Susan A. Malan, REB.0794430

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24138595MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Radiant, Electric
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Open Floorplan
    • Basement: Full,Shared Basement,Storage Space,Concrete
    • Attic: None
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,116
    • Total interior livable area: 1,116 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,116

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Covered, Paved, Off Street, Driveway, Shared Driveway, Asphalt
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Lighting
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Heated, Concrete, Tile, In Ground
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front, Walk to Water, Dock or Mooring, Association Required, Water Community, Access
    Lot
    • Features: Level, Landscaped
    Details
    • Additional structures: Pool House
    • Parcel number: 988072
    • Zoning: RU

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Wood Siding, Stucco
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1967

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Shared Septic
    • Water: Shared Well
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Basketball Court, Near Public Transport, Golf, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
    • Subdivision: Essex Village
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Pool, Management
    • Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Snow Removal, Water, Pool Service, Road Maintenance
    • HOA fee: $602 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Essex

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $403/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $231,200
    • Annual tax amount: $4,307
    • Date on market: 11/11/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/15/2025Sold$450,000+2.5%$403/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24138595 Report a problem
    11/20/2025Pending sale$439,000$393/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24138595 Report a problem
    11/19/2025Listed for sale$439,000+25.4%$393/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24138595 Report a problem
    6/13/2023Sold$350,000$314/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170563398 Report a problem
    6/6/2023Contingent$350,000$314/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170563398 Report a problem
    4/22/2023Listed for sale$350,000+29.6%$314/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170563398 Report a problem
    5/18/2005Sold$270,000$242/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #M9086363 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,307 +3.2%$231,200
    2024$4,173 +36.7%$231,200 +71.1%
    2023$3,052 -0.3%$135,100
    2022$3,060 +1%$135,100
    2021$3,030 +2.8%$135,100
    2020$2,947 +0.8%$135,100
    2019$2,925 -5.2%$135,100 -4.4%
    2018$3,087 -0.5%$141,300
    2017$3,103 +1.8%$141,300
    2016$3,049 $141,300
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Essex Village

    Nearby schools

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    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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