Off Market Jun 2021 for $350K

$634,019

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,585/mo

•

1,834

sq ft

8 Donald Rd, Essex, CT 06426

About this home

Come experience, explore and enjoy the small-town enchantment of Essex, Connecticut and make this charming cape your new home! First floor boasts hardwood floors, a formal dining room and living room with fireplace and French doors to a quaint sitting room. The kitchen with eating space and breakfast bar opens to the bright family room with a fireplace and 2 sets of sliders to the patio and the small deck. Rounding out the first floor is the powder room and laundry area. Upstairs, the master bedroom suite with good sized double closets and a master bath with Jacuzzi tub, separate stall shower, walk in closet, skylight and more, will make you feel like every day is a day at the spa! Two additional bedrooms with wall to wall carpet provide room for everyone. Other bonuses include detached 2 car garage, newer central air and wood replacement windows. Located in one of Essex’s three unique villages ideally located on the Connecticut River a few short miles from Long Island Sound, you will feel like you are on vacation all year long. Sale is being handled by a Conservator so the home is priced to sell and being sold as is. Run do not walk to see this great home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$346Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Robert O'Meara • KW Legacy Partners

Bought with Tracee Adams • William Raveis Real Estate

Source:Smart MLS #170385033

Redfin Estimate

$634,019

$284K since sold in June 2021$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.9% lower than the average sale price ($720K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$715,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,979 sq ft
199 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$455,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,934 sq ft
15 Cedar St, Centerbrook, CT 06409
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$750,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,216 sq ft
26 Grandview Ter, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,130,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,905 sq ft
49 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$687,500
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,999 sq ft
12 Maritone Ln, Deep River, CT 06417
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$580,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,880 sq ft
7 Mitchel Ter, Ivoryton, CT 06442

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Market trends in 06426, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$877K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 2PM
$649,900
2 beds2 baths1,654 sq ft
40 Sunset Ter, Essex, CT 06426
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Sale history for 8 Donald Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,507 (−0.3%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2022

$4,519 (+1.0%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2021

$4,475 (+2.8%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2020

$4,351 (+0.7%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2019

$4,319 (−4.0%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2018

$4,499 (−0.5%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2017

$4,522 (+1.8%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2016

$4,443 (+2.4%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2015

$4,340 (+0.4%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2014

$4,322 (+7.2%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2011

$4,032

$87,500 + $124,800

$212,300

Tax history for 8 Donald Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,507 (−0.3%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2022

$4,519 (+1.0%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2021

$4,475 (+2.8%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2020

$4,351 (+0.7%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2019

$4,319 (−4.0%)

$59,900 + $139,600

$199,500

2018

$4,499 (−0.5%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2017

$4,522 (+1.8%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2016

$4,443 (+2.4%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2015

$4,340 (+0.4%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2014

$4,322 (+7.2%)

$65,000 + $140,900

$205,900

2011

$4,032

$87,500 + $124,800

$212,300

*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

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,834

Year built

1987

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

986399

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available
In-Law Apartment: No
Fireplaces Total: 2
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3

Room Information
Room Count: 8
Basement Description: Crawl Space
Has Attic
Attic Description: Crawl Space, Storage Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Shed

Lot Information
Lot Description: Level Lot, Lightly Wooded

Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Frame
Color: Light Blue

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1834
Driveway Type: Crushed Stone

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $199,500

Utilities

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

Location

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

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Medical Facilities, Park, Private Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
Directions: Rt 9 to Exit 3. Use GPS
County: Middlesex

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,834
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 986399

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 3

Around this home

Schools

Essex Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

John Winthrop Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

4/10

Valley Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

7/10

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Essex, CT • 06426

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Estimated sale price

$603,000 – $730,000

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Home values near 8 Donald Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Donald Rd, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1294 Sq. Ft.	$520,792
3 Donald Rd, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2741 Sq. Ft.	$667,688

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Donald Rd, Essex, CT 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1638 Sq. Ft.	$589,985
10 Donald Rd, Essex, CT 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1229 Sq. Ft.	$459,797

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20 Donald Rd, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1586 Sq. Ft.	$647,699
21 Donald Rd, Essex, CT 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$598,547

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