Truly one of the most admired homes in Essex. Custom crafted using only the best in materials and finishes including wood roof, copper gutters outside and gorgeous wide white oak flooring throughout. Perfectly sited and appointed, this home is absolutely move in ready. Gracious, elegant, wonderful for entertaining inside and out. The kitchen is complete with a six-burner Thermador steam oven/ range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom cabinetry and over-sized marble island. The kitchen is open to the dining room complete with a one of two Rumford wood burning fireplace. The primary suite has vaulted ceilings and spacious ensuite bath, featuring a deep soaking tub, large marble shower, and includes one of two laundry areas in the home. Guest rooms are situated privately on the opposite side of the home from the primary suite. A finished lower level area is perfect as a fitness area, home office or media room. An attached heated two car garage and Country Carpenters post and beam shed provide plenty of storage. Enjoy the outdoors relaxing looking over the fabulous gardens and beautiful hardscape area featuring stone walls and granite patios. Walk to Essex Village with restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, yacht clubs and Connecticut River waterfront. Essex is approximately 2 hours to NYC and Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$612Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Malan• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Lynn Lehrman• Re/Max Valley Shore
Source:Smart MLS #170469053
Redfin Estimate
$1,498,499
$148K since sold in April 2022$28K since August
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This home's estimate is 70.2% higher than the average sale price ($881K) of 6 comparable homes.
If only perfect will do, you've found your new home! Sophistication meets country chic in this absolutely immaculate living work of art. Elegant finishes, a thoughtful open floor plan with minimal stairs and high-end fixtures at every turn combine to make this home truly irresistible. A six-burner Thermador oven/range is the anchor of the eat-in kitchen. Marble counter tops grace the island and storage is never a problem due to an abundance of custom cabinetry. The adjacent great room seating in front of one of two fireplaces is the spot to enjoy a good read while conversing with the chef. The master suite, just steps from the kitchen, is an oasis of luxury. Multiple windows and a vaulted ceiling create a peaceful space to relax. Deep soaking tub, dual basins, shower and Toto W/C with bidet features afford a spa-like atmosphere in the master bath. Living room, dining room with fireplace, study and laundry room round out the first floor. Guests or family are happily ensconced upstairs at the far end of the house. A finished lower level area provides a retreat as a media room or fitness/yoga area. Outdoors enjoy the same level of tranquility and contentment as you will inside your domain. A master landscape architect designed the fabulous gardens, which unify multiple stone terraces. Just a few short minutes from scenic Essex village shops, restaurants, marinas, yacht clubs, the Griswold Inn and the spectacular CT river. New York and Boston lie two hours away. Extraordinary!
Smart MLS #M9137095
Jan 30, 2013
Sold
$1,040,000
$425/sq ft
Sep 30, 2012
Listed
$1,195,000
$488/sq ft
Stunning and sophisticated, from the epicureans kit, the cozy, quiet office and sunroom, an elegant master suite, the sep. 2 Br. Guest suite, two fireplaces, lovely stone terrace with verdant gardens. Did we say "perfect"?
Smart MLS #M9136646
Sep 28, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2012
Listed
$1,195,000
$488/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 2007
Sold
$385,000
$157/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9103589
Apr 21, 2007
Listed
$395,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 2003
Sold
$316,000
$129/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9075525
May 29, 2003
Listed
$325,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,757 (−0.3%)
$128,800 + $303,100
$431,900
2022
$9,783 (+1.0%)
$128,800 + $303,100
$431,900
2021
$9,688 (+2.8%)
$128,800 + $303,100
$431,900
2020
$9,420 (+1.3%)
$128,800 + $303,100
$431,900
2019
$9,303 (+4.4%)
$128,800 + $300,900
$429,700
2018
$8,908 (−0.5%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2017
$8,953 (+1.8%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2016
$8,798 (+2.4%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2015
$8,594 (+0.4%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2014
$8,558 (−2.9%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2011
$8,811
$156,200 + $307,800
$464,000
Tax history for 44 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,757 (−0.3%)
$128,800 + $303,100
$431,900
2022
$9,783 (+1.0%)
$128,800 + $303,100
$431,900
2021
$9,688 (+2.8%)
$128,800 + $303,100
$431,900
2020
$9,420 (+1.3%)
$128,800 + $303,100
$431,900
2019
$9,303 (+4.4%)
$128,800 + $300,900
$429,700
2018
$8,908 (−0.5%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2017
$8,953 (+1.8%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2016
$8,798 (+2.4%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2015
$8,594 (+0.4%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2014
$8,558 (−2.9%)
$140,000 + $267,700
$407,700
2011
$8,811
$156,200 + $307,800
$464,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,181
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
985413
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: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Location: Laundry in primary bath and in basement
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level, Upper Level
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Rooms Additional: Exercise Room
Room Count: 9
Basement Description: Full
Has Attic
Attic Description: Access Via Hatch
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Wood Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden Area, Gutters, Hot Tub, Lighting, Patio, Shed, Underground Sprinkler