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  • $1,388,100

    20 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426

    6beds
    2,705sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1750
    5.46 Acres Lot
    $1,388,100 Zestimate®
    $513/sqft
    $4,804 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,388,100

    $1.24M - $1.58M

    $4,804/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This unique twelve room Colonial is sited on five beautiful private acres, surrounded by spectacular mature specimen trees, and wide lawns sweeping down to a spring fed pond from the Falls River. This multi-level five bedroom elegant home is designed for indoor/outdoor living and ideal for entertaining. The wrap around two level stone terrace has an outdoor fireplace, ideal for al fresco dining. The 20x23 Living room has a high wood beamed vaulted ceiling with an oversized beautiful hand carved wood burning fireplace. Opposite is a large bay window looking out to the gardens and French doors open to the stone terrace. From the Living room, steps lead to the sunken formal Dining room with a fireplace and custom designed gold leafed china cabinets. French doors open to the expansive covered terrace overlooking the formal gardens. A bright sunroom, with dramatic floor to ceiling paned windows, accesses the continuing wrap around terrace. The Kitchen has an informal dining area with an arched entrance leading to the wet bar with a brass sink. The sun filled, second floor Master Suite with a fireplace, and has a sitting room and private balcony overlooking the gardens and pond. A private Guest wing is accessed by own stairs to two en suite bedrooms. The property is half way between New York and Boston. A mile to historic Essex Village for shopping, fine dining, art galleries, marinas and Yacht clubs and the majestic Connecticut River.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other
    Features
    • Flooring: Other
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,705 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 5.46 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: ESSEM18B002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Stone
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1750

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Essex

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/19/2021Sold$900,000-7.2%$333/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170287117 Report a problem
    3/27/2021Listed for sale$970,000$359/sqft
    Source: William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty #170287117 Report a problem
    3/2/2021Pending sale$970,000$359/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170287117 Report a problem
    3/1/2021Listed for sale$970,000$359/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170287117 Report a problem
    2/12/2021Pending sale$970,000$359/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170287117 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$13,389 +5.2%$718,700 +1.9%
    2024$12,727 +12.5%$705,100 +40.9%
    2023$11,309 -0.3%$500,600

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    Neighborhood: Essex Village

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