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.
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
$445,800 Zestimate®
$403/sqft
$2,119 Estimated rent
Home value
$445,800
$424,000 - $468,000
$2,119/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 15, 2025 at 12:28pm
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#: 24138595
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 & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Basketball Court, Near Public Transport, Golf, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Essex
- Subdivision: Essex Village
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $602 monthly
- Amenities included: Pool, Management
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Snow Removal, Water, Pool Service, Road Maintenance
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $450,000+2.5%$403/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24138595 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $439,000$393/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24138595 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $439,000+25.4%$393/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24138595 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2023 | Sold | $350,000$314/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170563398 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2023 | Contingent | $350,000$314/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170563398 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,307 +3.2% | $231,200 |
| 2024 | $4,173 +36.7% | $231,200 +71.1% |
| 2023 | $3,052 -0.3% | $135,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Essex Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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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- Connecticut
- Middlesex County
- Essex
- 06426
- Essex Village
- 85 River Road Apartment J6