85 River Road - Essex, CT

$579,000

Beds

3.00

Baths

1,350

SqFt

0.00

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $579,000, the price has remained unchanged for approximately 65 days. This property has been on the market for approximately 65 days. MLS reports 57 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

Unit L4 at 85 River Road, Essex, CT is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,350 square foot home built in 1967 , featuring townhouse architecture. This residence is part of a 104-unit community. This home is part of a homeowners association, with dues of $779 paid monthly. The HOA fee includes: grounds maintenance, trash pickup, snow removal, water, property management, pest control, pool service, road maintenance, and insurance. Community amenities include: guest parking and pool.

This home is within the Essex school district. Local, with nearby schools including Essex.

MLS #: 24154209

Offered Price: $579,000

Residence Type: Condo/Co-Op

Architectural Style: Townhouse

Living Area: 1,350 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.00 Acres

Neighborhood: Essex Harbor

County: Middlesex

Year Built: 1967

Design & Construction: Frame,Brick

Heating: Heat Pump,Radiant,Zoned

Cooling: Split System,Wall Unit

Garage Spaces: 1

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $429

Estimated Tax: $6,116

Days on Market: 57

Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Electric

Fuel Type: Heat Pump, Radiant, Zoned

Fuel Tank Location: Not specified

Cooling System: Split System, Wall Unit

Hot Water System: Electric, Domestic

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $429 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $328,300

Estimated Tax: $6,116

Architectural Style: Townhouse

Design & Construction: Frame,Brick

Residence Type: Condo/Co-Op

Year Constructed: 1967

Living Area: 1,350 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.00 Acres

Fuel: Electric

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Active Listings: 40

Average Price: $1,203,454

Average DOM: 57 days

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Rarely available three floor townhouse in Heritage Cove in Essex, CT. This renovated and updated unit is perfectly sited directly on North Cove. Features include custom built-ins, a well appointed kitchen with quartz countertops and island. Three bedrooms and 2 and one half baths. The sliding glass doors in the living room lead to an inviting patio with direct cove views. The master bedroom has a balcony overlooking the cove - perfect for your morning coffee. After breakfast you can stroll into Essex Village, take a dip in the pool or go out onto North Cove in your canoe or kayak. There is also a Storage Unit in the basement of each building. Essex is located equal distance between New York and Boston and the complex is only 7 miles away from the Amtrak station in Old Saybrook. Don't miss this turnkey property whether it is for year round use or your summer oasis.

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Water Proximity Detected: This property exhibits indicators suggesting nearby or referenced water features

Location Analysis:

Water features noted

Water Proximity:

Near water body

Topography:

Standard terrain

Water Indicators Found:

Water-related features referenced in listing details

Recommendations:

Professional flood assessment advised
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Risk Level: Moderate

Property near water bodies. Consider flood insurance.

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Amenity Access Summary

Dining & Café Access: Low to Moderate
Daily Services: Limited
Recreational Space: Limited Nearby

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Homes For Sale

$1,203,454

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Heat Pump,Radiant,Zoned • Electric • Split System,Wall Unit • Private Well water

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Brick

Garage: Detached Garage,Covered Garage (1 car)

Patio/Deck: Balcony,Underground Utilities,Sidewalk,Patio

Pool: Safety Fence,In Ground Pool

Utilities: Water: Private Well

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