Off market dec 2016 for $665K

$1,188,626

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,546/mo

•

3,157

sq ft

24 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426

About this home

Delightful offering just outside Essex Village! This vintage expanded Cape, the 1782 Buckingham House, has just undergone a major renovation and is ready for new stewardship. The 3,000 square foot house boasts 6 fireplaces, wide board floors, Viking kitchen, formal and casual living spaces, 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with Waterworks fixtures. All rooms are adorned with antique paneling. moulding and authentic trim detailing. An updated infrastructure of electrical and heating/cooling systems affords peace of mind for comfortable livability. The house sits majestically on one professionally landscaped acre and is accessed off River Road along a gently winding gravel drive. Property features include a custom 30x15 heated gunite pool with granite surround, 600 Sq. foot pool/guest house with separate driveway and large deck off the house overlooking a Koi pond with waterfall with ornamental landscape. Minutes to Essex Village, boating, shopping, fine dining and easy access to destinations elsewhere, this is a rare find and a great value!

Single-familyProperty Type

1782Year Built

0.92 acresLot Size

$377Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Judith Schaaf • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listed by Joe Rhodes • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Rick Weiner • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Source:Smart MLS #N10147110

Redfin Estimate

$1,188,626

$524K since sold in December 2016$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 53.4% lower than the average sale price ($2.55M) 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 JUL 11, 2026
$1,800,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths2,950 sq ft
25 Pratt St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$3,000,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,092 sq ft
17 Scholes Ln, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$4,100,000
D
3 beds4 baths2,738 sq ft
24 New City St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,000,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,448 sq ft
18 Little Point St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$3,795,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths4,383 sq ft
7 Hanna Ln, 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

100.7%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$752K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$2,499,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,384 sq ft
15 Novelty Ln, Essex, CT 06426
$525,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,160 sq ft
15 Nutmeg Ln, Essex, CT 06426
COMING SOON
$999,000
3 beds1.5 baths2,287 sq ft
8 Prospect St, Essex, CT 06426
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Sale history for 24 River Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,748 (−0.3%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2022

$9,773 (+1.0%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2021

$9,679 (+2.8%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2020

$9,411 (+0.7%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2019

$9,342 (−17.7%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2018

$11,353 (−0.5%)

$147,600 + $372,000

$519,600

2017

$11,410 (+1.8%)

$147,600 + $372,000

$519,600

2016

$11,213 (+4.9%)

$147,600 + $372,000

$519,600

2015

$10,685 (+0.4%)

$147,600 + $359,300

$506,900

2014

$10,640 (−7.7%)

$147,600 + $359,300

$506,900

2011

$11,529

$161,100 + $446,000

$607,100

Tax history for 24 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,748 (−0.3%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2022

$9,773 (+1.0%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2021

$9,679 (+2.8%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2020

$9,411 (+0.7%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2019

$9,342 (−17.7%)

$135,800 + $295,700

$431,500

2018

$11,353 (−0.5%)

$147,600 + $372,000

$519,600

2017

$11,410 (+1.8%)

$147,600 + $372,000

$519,600

2016

$11,213 (+4.9%)

$147,600 + $372,000

$519,600

2015

$10,685 (+0.4%)

$147,600 + $359,300

$506,900

2014

$10,640 (−7.7%)

$147,600 + $359,300

$506,900

2011

$11,529

$161,100 + $446,000

$607,100

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

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.92 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Other

County

Middlesex County

APN

987816

Parking Spaces

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Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 1

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: First Floor
Interior Features: Open Floor Plan, Security System
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 6
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3

Room Information
Room Count: 8
Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Partial With Hatchway, Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Patio, Storage Building

Lot Information
Lot Description: Sloping Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped

Pool Information
Swimming Pool
Pool Description: In Ground Pool

Building Information
Color: white

Property Information
Radon Mitigation Air
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Driveway Type: Crushed Stone

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $519,600

Rental Information
Lease Purchase YN: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Domestic, Oil
Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator, Zoned
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Electric Amperage: 200

Location

HOA Information
Association Amenities: Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts

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

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
Directions: Essex Village to River Road. House is on left on a knoll.
County: Middlesex

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 987816

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 • 1.4mi

7/10

John Winthrop Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

4/10

Valley Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

7/10

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Estimated sale price

$1.13M – $1.37M

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Home values near 24 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 River Road, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2258 Sq. Ft.	$822,725
44 River Road, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$1,472,674

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 River Road, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4969 Sq. Ft.	$1,777,557
33 River Road, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$776,006

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 River Road, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5268 Sq. Ft.	$1,641,521
20 River Road, Essex, CT 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 2705 Sq. Ft.	$1,571,967

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