Spectacular and magnificent; charming yet with all the modern conveniences you'd expect today. This home sits on stately manicured grounds complete with exposed stone facade. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with an impressive sun-filled foyer and an adjacent area for jackets and footwear. The dining room and living room are nothing short of impressive featuring soaring ceilings, exposed beams, & endless amounts of glass surround the exposed brick fireplace. Premium steel appliances, quartz countertops, & a custom tile backsplash makes cooking & entertaining an absolute pleasure. There is a functional center island with plenty of storage & seating. Repurposed beams flank the second fireplace and adds a warm classy touch to the kitchen. A cozy library with built-ins and french doors brings the living and sleeping quarters together. The tranquil primary suite is the perfect place to rest after enjoying the ensuite bathroom which offers a glass and stone shower, double vanities, soaking tub and walk- in closet. Other rooms include: Two additional bedrooms, one presently serves as an office. A finished lower level offers a bonus and mechanical room. The garage offers room for up to three cars and is heated. House is generator ready! Significant cosmetic and mechanical improvements throughout. Minutes to Essex Village and convenient Connecticut River access points. Essex is located just two hours from Manhattan and Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.75 acresLot Size
$322Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Alex Brigandi• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Alex Brigandi• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170544536
Redfin Estimate
$1,029,206
$279K since sold in February 2023$101K since August
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This home's estimate is 39.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.69M) of 6 comparable homes.
Come ready to embrace the enchanting lifestyle of Essex CT, named "The Perfect Small American Town"! This newly remodeled, circa 1900 home combines the beauty of New England tradition w/contemporary luxury. Over 3100 sqft of exceptional living space and a superb floor plan, a myriad of windows envelopes the home in natural light. The great room welcomes you, with its 20' high planked wood ceiling and white beams, suggesting the area's maritime heritage. A beautiful, centered brick fireplace is a focal point, w/a hint of cozy, cool-weather days to come. A modernized open concept kitchen, with butler's bar, is perfect for the discerning entertainer. It comes complete with Viking range, pot-filler faucet, granite counters, recessed lighting, center island with chandelier, and custom cabinetry. And the wood burning stove will offer a warm welcome. A splendid, main level MBR suite has plenty of room for a king-size bed, and sitting area. French doors open to a private outside deck. The MBA has exquisite fixtures, including an inviting, free-standing tub, enveloped in natural light. Your privacy is insured as the 2nd BR suite is on the opposite side of the house, with its own French door access to a deck, and a private bath. The 3rd floor brings you to an oversized light-filled space that would be perfect for a family room, or even another bedroom. The basement presently has a quiet office area, suitable for bedroom conversion, a laundry area and entrance to your 2 car garage.
Sitting halfway between New York and Boston, and just 10 minutes away from the quaint Old Saybrook Amtrak station, or I-95, you will be perfectly situated for work or play.
Smart MLS #170114249
Oct 1, 2019
Pending
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Oct 16, 2018
Sold
$235,000
$74/sq ft
Oct 4, 2018
Listing Removed
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Aug 9, 2018
Listed
$249,900
$78/sq ft
Exceptional opportunity! Exclusive area. All the basics are completed. Home needs to be finished. Great floor plan with some very unique architecture. Over 3,600 sqft. Very close to downtown Essex Village.
Will only be able to do a cash or 203k renovation loan
Public Records
Oct 17, 2018
Sold
$235,000
$74/sq ft
Smart MLS #170041443
Aug 1, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jul 9, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Apr 29, 2018
Price Changed
$269,900
$85/sq ft
Mar 7, 2018
Price Changed
$284,900
$89/sq ft
Feb 15, 2018
Price Changed
$294,900
$92/sq ft
Jan 4, 2018
Listed
$299,900
$94/sq ft
Smart MLS #N10213394
Aug 2, 2017
Sold
$164,500
$52/sq ft
Jun 1, 2017
Listing Removed
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Apr 17, 2017
Listed
$169,900
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 1987
Sold
$122,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,388 (−0.3%)
$87,200 + $195,600
$282,800
2022
$6,405 (+1.0%)
$87,200 + $195,600
$282,800
2021
$6,343 (+5.5%)
$87,200 + $195,600
$282,800
2020
$6,013 (+1.0%)
$87,200 + $188,500
$275,700
2019
$5,956 (+24.3%)
$87,200 + $187,900
$275,100
2018
$4,792 (−21.0%)
$84,200 + $135,100
$219,300
2017
$6,063 (+1.8%)
$84,200 + $191,900
$276,100
2016
$5,958 (+2.4%)
$84,200 + $191,900
$276,100
2015
$5,820 (+0.4%)
$84,200 + $191,900
$276,100
2014
$5,795 (+11.5%)
$84,200 + $191,900
$276,100
2011
$5,198
$126,600 + $147,100
$273,700
Tax history for 194 Saybrook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,388 (−0.3%)
$87,200 + $195,600
$282,800
2022
$6,405 (+1.0%)
$87,200 + $195,600
$282,800
2021
$6,343 (+5.5%)
$87,200 + $195,600
$282,800
2020
$6,013 (+1.0%)
$87,200 + $188,500
$275,700
2019
$5,956 (+24.3%)
$87,200 + $187,900
$275,100
2018
$4,792 (−21.0%)
$84,200 + $135,100
$219,300
2017
$6,063 (+1.8%)
$84,200 + $191,900
$276,100
2016
$5,958 (+2.4%)
$84,200 + $191,900
$276,100
2015
$5,820 (+0.4%)
$84,200 + $191,900
$276,100
2014
$5,795 (+11.5%)
$84,200 + $191,900
$276,100
2011
$5,198
$126,600 + $147,100
$273,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,192
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
986923
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Tandem, Attached Garage, Under House Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 6
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available