Significant price improvement - Sellers are closing on their next home soon. Wonderful expansive Cape Cod on a gorgeously landscaped lot complete with a hardscape patio, firepit and beautiful stone walls for the perfect outdoor entertaining setting. Extensive addition and remodeling in 2006 and 2020; this home is absolutely move in ready. Massive kitchen, great room for large gatherings, formal dining room and cozy sitting room with a Vermont Castings wood stove along with a full bath on the first floor. The second floor is the perfect floor plan for short or long term guests with the primary bedroom suite at one side of the home and the guest bedrooms and baths at the other. Gleaming hardwood floors, three car attached garage, full basement that is partially finished and just less 5 minute drive to Essex Village with shops, art galleries, restaurants, yacht clubs, marinas and more. Essex is approximately 2 hours from NYC and Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Malan• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Jennifer Pallatto• Harbor Associates
Source:Smart MLS #170575015
Redfin Estimate
$941,092
$166K since sold in July 2023$24K since August
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This home's estimate is 3.5% higher than the average sale price ($909K) of 6 comparable homes.
Sited on a beautiful, professionally landscaped one acre parcel, with a wonderful stone terrace with custom stone walls and a bucolic rear yard perfect for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining, this fabulous Cape Cod residence was carefully updated and expanded in 2006 and now features an open floor plan that includes a stunning Great Room with vaulted ceiling and an abundance of carefully placed windows that fill the room with natural light. Adjoining is a remarkable Chef's kitchen with stainless appliances and a fabulous and functional oversized island...a perfect gathering area for casual dining. For more formal entertaining there is a lovely living room and formal dining room, warmed by a Vermont Casting wood stove insert in the stone fireplace. The second level of this home incorporates an intimate and quiet master suite with vaulted ceiling and commodious spa bath, and three additional bedrooms to accommodate both family and guests. This is a warm and welcoming home close to the Village of Essex...ideal for both formal and casual entertaining and enjoyment!
Smart MLS #M9142326
Dec 4, 2013
Sold
$575,000
$179/sq ft
Jul 29, 2013
Listed
$599,000
$187/sq ft
Masterfully renovated in 2006 with an emphasis on providing large open rooms, this stunning home is perfect for entertaining. Features include a gourmet kitchen, great room with soaring ceilings, expandable dining room, and an incredible master suite.
Smart MLS #M9135416
Jun 26, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2012
Listed
$650,000
$202/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9058894
Jun 7, 2000
Listed
$199,900
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,233
$89,300 + $230,900
$320,200
2022
$7,228 (+1.0%)
$89,300 + $229,800
$319,100
2021
$7,157 (+2.8%)
$89,300 + $229,800
$319,100
2020
$6,960 (+1.0%)
$89,300 + $229,800
$319,100
2019
$6,891 (+4.3%)
$89,300 + $229,000
$318,300
2018
$6,607 (−0.5%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2017
$6,641 (+1.8%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2016
$6,526 (+2.4%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2015
$6,375 (+0.4%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2014
$6,347 (−4.5%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2011
$6,647
$129,900 + $220,100
$350,000
Tax history for 148 Saybrook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,233
$89,300 + $230,900
$320,200
2022
$7,228 (+1.0%)
$89,300 + $229,800
$319,100
2021
$7,157 (+2.8%)
$89,300 + $229,800
$319,100
2020
$6,960 (+1.0%)
$89,300 + $229,800
$319,100
2019
$6,891 (+4.3%)
$89,300 + $229,000
$318,300
2018
$6,607 (−0.5%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2017
$6,641 (+1.8%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2016
$6,526 (+2.4%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2015
$6,375 (+0.4%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2014
$6,347 (−4.5%)
$86,300 + $216,100
$302,400
2011
$6,647
$129,900 + $220,100
$350,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,210
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
987178
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances Included: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Room Count: 9
Basement Description: Full
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler
Lot Information
Lot Description: Open Lot, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Green
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 3210
Driveway Type: Private, Paved
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $320,200
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: 50 Gallon Tank, Electric
Heat Type: Heat Pump, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Electric
Energy Features: Generator Ready, Programmable Thermostat, Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows
Location
School Information
High School: Valley
Elementary School: Essex
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
Directions: GPS friendly
County: Middlesex
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,210
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 987178
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 5
Around this home
Schools
Essex Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
John Winthrop Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
4/10
Valley Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Essex, CT • 06426
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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4.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$895,000 – $1.08M
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