Off market jun 2020 for $771K

$1,413,026

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,323/mo

•

2,634

sq ft

156 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426

About this home

Stunning Property with Connecticut River Waterviews! Leave the City and come to the Connecticut River Valley! You won't believe the Extreme Renovation of this 1850 Antique. A magical home! This is the perfect blend of Historic and Modern. Light and bright, the open floor plan is Simple but Elegant! Spectacular, newly refinished, original wideboard floors sparkle in the Living Room and Dining Room on the first floor. The gorgeous bright and airy Family Room has a custom fireplace. The stunning kitchen with marble countertops, white cabinetry, and stainless appliances is gorgeous! The second floor has a Connecticut River Waterview Master Bedroom with full bath. In addition there are 3 Bedrooms plus a Media Room, all with amazing original wideboard floors. One of the Bedrooms is Ensuite and the other two share a beautiful full Bath with Whirlpool tub. A Laundry room is conveniently located on the second floor. This home has a fabulous Wraparound Porch and Pretty Patio for entertaining friends and family. A one car attached and a detached barn/garage is perfect to house your cars, boats and other toys. The delightful yard with its Stonewalls and rolling lawn completes this Quintisential Connecticut River Valley scene. Located only minutes from Essex Village where you can enjoy the wonderful restaurants, unique shops, yacht clubs, marinas and Town Park. Conveniently located between Boston and New York. This home is a gem!

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

0.94 acresLot Size

$536Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Kathy Schellens • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Bought with John Hill • Seabury Hill REALTORS

Source:Smart MLS #170250479

Redfin Estimate

$1,413,026

$642K since sold in June 2020$374K since September

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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,611,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,724 sq ft
101 N Main St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$750,000
B
4 beds4 baths2,800 sq ft
16 Navy Ln, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD JUL 11, 2026
$1,800,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths2,950 sq ft
25 Pratt St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$875,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,318 sq ft
207 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$1,000,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
35 Prospect St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$990,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,202 sq ft
38 Prospect St, Essex, CT 06426

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Market trends in 06426, CT

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$755K

$123K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
$2,499,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,384 sq ft
15 Novelty Ln, Essex, CT 06426
COMING SOON
$525,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,160 sq ft
15 Nutmeg Ln, Essex, CT 06426
$1,150,000
3 beds4.5 baths3,308 sq ft
9 Ingham Hill Rd, Essex, CT 06426
$599,000
3 beds2 baths1,846 sq ft
32 Sunset Ter, Essex, CT 06426
3D WALKTHROUGH
$489,999
3 beds2 baths880 sq ft
89 Book Hill Rd, Essex, CT 06426
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Sale history for 156 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170250479

Jun 17, 2020

Sold

$771,000

$293/sq ft

May 18, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 30, 2020

Contingent

—

Nov 6, 2019

Listed

$795,000

$302/sq ft

Smart MLS #170178803

Nov 2, 2019

Listing Removed

—

May 3, 2019

Listed

$749,000

$284/sq ft

Smart MLS #N10235055

Oct 20, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 2, 2017

Sold

$300,000

$114/sq ft

Jul 6, 2017

Listed

$349,000

$132/sq ft

Enjoy beautiful year round views of the Connecticut River from this charming antique farm house on much sought after River Road. Large dining room with sitting room has access to a wrap around porch. The perfect spot to enjoy morning sunrises or sunsets. A living room with fireplace and large eat in kitchen with french doors open to a deck offering additional CT River views. The second floor has 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with access to attic space. An attached garage and detached garage offer plenty of storage possibilities. Situated on almost a acre and boarded by stone walls provides an ideal setting. The Essex Boat Club and Pettipaug Yacht Club are a short walk away. Most of this home is in its original state and is awaiting for restoration enthusiast to bring it back to its full potential!

Smart MLS #N10192867

Jul 6, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jan 23, 2017

Listed

$399,900

$152/sq ft

Smart MLS #N10154029

Jan 23, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jul 27, 2016

Listed

$499,900

$190/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,929

$423,000 + $193,600

$616,600

2022

$13,937 (+1.0%)

$423,000 + $192,300

$615,300

2021

$13,801 (+15.2%)

$423,000 + $192,300

$615,300

2020

$11,982 (+0.7%)

$423,000 + $126,400

$549,400

2019

$11,895 (−4.5%)

$423,000 + $126,400

$549,400

2018

$12,455 (−13.1%)

$443,700 + $126,300

$570,000

2017

$14,333 (+1.8%)

$443,700 + $209,000

$652,700

2016

$14,085 (+2.4%)

$443,700 + $209,000

$652,700

2015

$13,759 (+1.6%)

$443,700 + $209,000

$652,700

2014

$13,547 (+24.0%)

$443,700 + $201,700

$645,400

2011

$10,929

$322,800 + $252,700

$575,500

Tax history for 156 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,929

$423,000 + $193,600

$616,600

2022

$13,937 (+1.0%)

$423,000 + $192,300

$615,300

2021

$13,801 (+15.2%)

$423,000 + $192,300

$615,300

2020

$11,982 (+0.7%)

$423,000 + $126,400

$549,400

2019

$11,895 (−4.5%)

$423,000 + $126,400

$549,400

2018

$12,455 (−13.1%)

$443,700 + $126,300

$570,000

2017

$14,333 (+1.8%)

$443,700 + $209,000

$652,700

2016

$14,085 (+2.4%)

$443,700 + $209,000

$652,700

2015

$13,759 (+1.6%)

$443,700 + $209,000

$652,700

2014

$13,547 (+24.0%)

$443,700 + $201,700

$645,400

2011

$10,929

$322,800 + $252,700

$575,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.94 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,634

Year built

1850

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

987385

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, Detached Garage
Garages Number: 3

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: Second floor
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4

Room Information
Rooms Additional: Mud Room
Room Count: 9
Basement Description: Full
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Porch

Lot Information
Lot Description: Open Lot, Lightly Wooded

Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Color: White

Property Information
Waterfront Description: View
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2634
Driveway Type: Paved

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $549,400

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Electric
Heat Type: Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Regional District 4
High School: Regional District 4
Elementary School: Essex

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
Directions: River Road to #156.
County: Middlesex

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,634
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 987385

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 6

Around this home

Schools

Essex Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.5mi

7/10

John Winthrop Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

4/10

Valley Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

7/10

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Essex, CT • 06426

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Estimated sale price

$1.34M – $1.63M

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Home values near 156 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 River Rd, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5796 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,231
150 River Rd, Essex, CT 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2699 Sq. Ft.	$1,785,506

Address	Redfin Estimate
143 River Rd, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3197 Sq. Ft.	$1,805,866
160 River Rd, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3275 Sq. Ft.	$1,742,981

Address	Redfin Estimate
168 River Rd, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$1,313,673
118 River Rd, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4088 Sq. Ft.	$3,171,848

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