Welcome to 89 Book Hill Road in the heart of Essex Village. This beautifully updated Cape offers a perfect blend of classic New England charm and modern comfort. Set on a private lot surrounded by mature trees, the home features a spacious and light-filled layout with hardwood floors, two fireplaces, and a flexible floor plan. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with modern finishes, flowing into a cozy dining area ideal for gatherings. Upstairs you'll find comfortable bedrooms with ample storage, while the finished lower level adds versatile space for a family room, home office, or gym. Enjoy the convenience of central air, a walk-out basement, and an attached two-car garage. The property also offers a large yard perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. Located just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and waterfront of Essex Village, this home provides easy access to Route 9, local marinas, and top-rated schools including Essex Elementary and Valley Regional High School. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, 89 Book Hill Road is ready to welcome its next owner.
For sale
$489,999
89 Book Hill Road, Essex, CT 06426
3beds
880sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$557/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two fireplacesCentral airWalk-out basementAttached two-car garageHardwood floorsFlexible floor planSpacious and light-filled layout
- 7 days
- 836
- 50
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gary Crawford (914)207-5729,
RE/MAX RISE 203-714-6479
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24209577
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 880
- Total interior livable area: 880 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 880
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 987910
- Zoning: RU
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Essex Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $557/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,894
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,999$557/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Listing removed | $489,999$557/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,800$4/sqft |
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| 6/21/2026 | Listing removed | $3,800$4/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $489,999-2%$557/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Price change | $499,999-2%$568/sqft |
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| 3/14/2026 | Price change | $509,999-1%$580/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $514,999-0.9%$585/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listing removed | $519,777$591/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,800$4/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Price change | $519,777-1.9%$591/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Listing removed | $3,800$4/sqft |
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| 12/21/2025 | Price change | $3,800-5%$4/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 11/28/2025 | Price change | $529,777-0.8%$602/sqft |
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| 11/22/2025 | Price change | $533,999-0.2%$607/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $534,999-1.8%$608/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $544,999-0.9%$619/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $549,9980%$625/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,999-4.3%$625/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listing removed | $574,999$653/sqft |
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| 9/22/2025 | Price change | $574,999-4.2%$653/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,999+57.9%$682/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Sold | $380,000+52.6%$432/sqft |
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| 2/25/2015 | Sold | $249,000+84.2%$283/sqft |
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| 12/31/2013 | Sold | $135,200-38.5%$154/sqft |
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| 3/2/2005 | Sold | $220,000$250/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,734 +3.2% | $254,100 |
| 2024 | $4,587 -5.3% | $254,100 +18.5% |
| 2023 | $4,846 -0.2% | $214,500 |
| 2022 | $4,858 +1% | $214,500 |
| 2021 | $4,811 +2.8% | $214,500 |
| 2020 | $4,678 +0.7% | $214,500 |
| 2019 | $4,644 +2.1% | $214,500 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $4,547 +1.2% | $208,100 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $4,495 +1.8% | $204,700 |
| 2016 | $4,417 | $204,700 |
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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.





