Welcome to Jessies Neck, a 25 +/- acre private peninsula located on the East Branch of the Westport River upon which sits this stately Center-Chimney Colonial. Originally built in 1790 in Somerset MA for Johnathan Bowers and relocated to Westport in 1975. This home was reconstructed on a modern foundation and placed in its new setting to take advantage of the serene river & marsh views surrounding the waterfront estate. Featuring 7 fireplaces, wide plank flooring & many period details, this exquisitely maintained home will surely delight those wishing to serve as stewards to a piece of history. The main level offers formal living, dining and family rooms, office and updated kitchen. A mudroom w/ laundry and half bath complete the first floor. Travel up one of two staircases to find a primary bedroom with ensuite, sitting room, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath. Surrounded by acres of cleared and wooded land & a clamshell path leading to the estate's private dock.
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
24.9 acresLot Size
$592Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Team MCM• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Elizabeth Moses• LPT Realty - Home & Key Group
Westport waterfront with dock...A winding lane leads through the pristine woodlands, past rolling meadows to a clearing where this stately Connecticut-style colonial home is sited. The property includes 25+/- acres boasting scenic riverfront with meandering paths through woodlands, over the open saltmarsh to the dock where you can launch your boats, canoes, kayaks from a private dock. This handsome home offers fireplaced formal living, dining room and family room...spacious country kitchen with dining area/French doors to stone patio, den, mudroom, laundry and powder room...Second level fireplaced master bedroom suite with full bath, three additional guest/children's bedrooms, bath and fireplaced sitting room. This lovingly restored gem with up-dated amenities/systems includes many period details; wide plank floors, richly aged paneling, wainscoting...This private, waterfront estate offers serene river and marsh views from every room. A property to be cherished for generations to come.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,219 (−2.0%)
$1,145,300 + $719,800
$1,865,100
2022
$15,522 (+18.7%)
$1,145,300 + $685,100
$1,830,400
2021
$13,074 (+31.7%)
$876,200 + $640,500
$1,516,700
2020
$9,924 (+2.6%)
$846,800 + $330,400
$1,177,200
2019
$9,669 (+23.5%)
$833,400 + $335,800
$1,169,200
2018
$7,829 (+2.0%)
$678,900 + $279,400
$958,300
2017
$7,674 (+4.1%)
$678,900 + $284,000
$962,900
2016
$7,373 (+2.1%)
$678,900 + $253,200
$932,100
2015
$7,220 (+2.1%)
$663,300 + $247,200
$910,500
2014
$7,072 (+2.6%)
$663,300 + $255,100
$918,400
2013
$6,894 (+0.6%)
$663,300 + $269,600
$932,900
2012
$6,851 (+4.2%)
$709,100 + $262,700
$971,800
2011
$6,573 (+2.6%)
$709,100 + $270,500
$979,600
2010
$6,404 (−12.2%)
$733,800 + $287,500
$1,021,300
2009
$7,292
$1,028,700 + $287,500
$1,316,200
Tax history for 744 Drift Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$15,219 (−2.0%)
$1,145,300 + $719,800
$1,865,100
2022
$15,522 (+18.7%)
$1,145,300 + $685,100
$1,830,400
2021
$13,074 (+31.7%)
$876,200 + $640,500
$1,516,700
2020
$9,924 (+2.6%)
$846,800 + $330,400
$1,177,200
2019
$9,669 (+23.5%)
$833,400 + $335,800
$1,169,200
2018
$7,829 (+2.0%)
$678,900 + $279,400
$958,300
2017
$7,674 (+4.1%)
$678,900 + $284,000
$962,900
2016
$7,373 (+2.1%)
$678,900 + $253,200
$932,100
2015
$7,220 (+2.1%)
$663,300 + $247,200
$910,500
2014
$7,072 (+2.6%)
$663,300 + $255,100
$918,400
2013
$6,894 (+0.6%)
$663,300 + $269,600
$932,900
2012
$6,851 (+4.2%)
$709,100 + $262,700
$971,800
2011
$6,573 (+2.6%)
$709,100 + $270,500
$979,600
2010
$6,404 (−12.2%)
$733,800 + $287,500
$1,021,300
2009
$7,292
$1,028,700 + $287,500
$1,316,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.