Off market mar 2016 for $290K

$784,307

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,293/mo

•

2,636

sq ft

5 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426

About this home

A wonderful opportunity to live on prestigious River Road in Essex! This home was originally built to house the Meadow Woods School attended by local village children in the late 19th century. A welcoming front porch greets one and all to this unique property. Fully restored with a gleaming new kitchen, this home has a separate dining and living room with a fireplace. There are four bedrooms and two renovated full baths with full attic. This great starter home or condominium alternative is walking distance to the picturesque village of Essex. Main Street hosts the historic Griswold Inn, the Connecticut River Museum, art galleries, boutiques and wide array of dining options from cafés to waterside dining. The town of Essex is steeped in maritime history and is home to marinas, boat clubs and two yacht clubs.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jennifer Caulfield • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Bought with Elaine McGowan • Coldwell Banker Realty

Source:Smart MLS #N10101308

Redfin Estimate

$784,307

$494K since sold in March 2016$5,000 since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 11.1% higher than the average sale price ($706K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$990,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,837 sq ft
38 Grove St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$750,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,216 sq ft
26 Grandview Ter, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$439,900
C
4 beds2 baths1,884 sq ft
16 Main St, Ivoryton, CT 06442
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$580,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,510 sq ft
3 Donald Rd Ext, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$477,300
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,066 sq ft
44 Main St, Centerbrook, CT 06409
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$1,000,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
35 Prospect St, Essex, CT 06426

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$558,203

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $7,843

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$2,689/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

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
$525,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,160 sq ft
15 Nutmeg Ln, Essex, CT 06426
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,150,000
3 beds4.5 baths3,008 sq ft
9 Ingham Hill Rd, Essex, CT 06426
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$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
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 5 River Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #N10101308

Mar 17, 2016

Sold

$290,000

$110/sq ft

Feb 3, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Jan 4, 2016

Listed

$334,900

$127/sq ft

Smart MLS #M9149769

Dec 31, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 2014

Listed

$334,500

$127/sq ft

Smart MLS #M9145330

Aug 5, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Feb 3, 2014

Listed

$384,500

$146/sq ft

Smart MLS #M9133013

Nov 20, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Feb 29, 2012

Listed

$409,500

$155/sq ft

Smart MLS #E88154

Apr 9, 1998

Listed

$149,900

$57/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,718 (−0.3%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2022

$5,733 (+1.0%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2021

$5,677 (+2.8%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2020

$5,520 (+0.7%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2019

$5,480 (+11.0%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2018

$4,938 (−1.9%)

$137,100 + $88,900

$226,000

2017

$5,033 (−0.3%)

$137,100 + $92,100

$229,200

2016

$5,050 (+2.4%)

$137,100 + $96,900

$234,000

2015

$4,933 (+0.4%)

$137,100 + $96,900

$234,000

2014

$4,912 (−0.8%)

$137,100 + $96,900

$234,000

2011

$4,951

$153,700 + $107,000

$260,700

Tax history for 5 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$5,718 (−0.3%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2022

$5,733 (+1.0%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2021

$5,677 (+2.8%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2020

$5,520 (+0.7%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2019

$5,480 (+11.0%)

$126,100 + $127,000

$253,100

2018

$4,938 (−1.9%)

$137,100 + $88,900

$226,000

2017

$5,033 (−0.3%)

$137,100 + $92,100

$229,200

2016

$5,050 (+2.4%)

$137,100 + $96,900

$234,000

2015

$4,933 (+0.4%)

$137,100 + $96,900

$234,000

2014

$4,912 (−0.8%)

$137,100 + $96,900

$234,000

2011

$4,951

$153,700 + $107,000

$260,700

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15,681

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

2,636

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

986061

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 2

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 1
Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4

Room Information
Room Count: 7
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Floored, Walk-up

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Barn, Deck

Lot Information
Lot Description: Open Lot

Building Information
Color: YELLO

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Driveway Type: Asphalt, Paved

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $234,000

Rental Information
Lease Purchase YN: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Radiator
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground

Location

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

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: North Main St to River Road to #5 on right at sign
County: Middlesex

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,636
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 986061
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 7, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Essex Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

John Winthrop Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

4/10

Valley Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

7/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Historical weather

Essex, CT • 06426

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9 hrs

4.5 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$746,000 – $902,000

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $7,843 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.

Nearby similar homes

VIDEO TOUR

$3,950,000

5 beds5.5 baths5,557 sq ft

323 River Rd, Deep River, CT 06417

$6,600,000

6 beds4 baths7,169 sq ft

11 River Edge Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

$810,000

3 beds2 baths1,554 sq ft

Essex, CT 06426

$7,250,000

5 beds4 baths4,544 sq ft

41 Joshua Ln, Lyme, CT 06371

$795,000

3 beds2.5 baths1,872 sq ft

17 Florida Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423

$5,900,000

4 beds4 baths5,651 sq ft

12 Rocky Point Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

New listings for sale in 06426

COMING SOON

$525,000

4 beds2.5 baths2,160 sq ft

15 Nutmeg Ln, Essex, CT 06426

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM

$1,150,000

3 beds4.5 baths3,008 sq ft

9 Ingham Hill Rd, Essex, CT 06426

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12:30PM

$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

Home values near 5 River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 River Rd, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4969 Sq. Ft.	$1,823,692
4 River Rd, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1779 Sq. Ft.	$670,591

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 River Rd, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2695 Sq. Ft.	$960,994
120 North Main St, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$971,834

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 River Rd, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$827,961
3 Dennison Rd, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3740 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,796

Property information provided by Smart MLS when last listed in 2016. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.

More real estate resources

Minor Civil Divisions
Cities
Zip Codes
Neighborhoods
Popular Searches

Guilford homes for sale
Wallingford homes for sale
Glastonbury homes for sale
Madison homes for sale
Branford homes for sale

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

06371 homes for sale
06417 homes for sale
06475 homes for sale
06426 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Essex Village	Agents near me	Westport, CT homes for sale	Essex Village Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Greenwich, CT homes for sale	New Haven, CT homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Stamford, CT homes for sale	Milford, CT homes for sale
Open Houses near me	West Hartford, CT homes for sale	Essex Village Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Norwalk, CT homes for sale	CT New Listings

Clinton homes for sale
Groton homes for sale
Middletown homes for sale