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$1,868,138

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,036 Sq. Ft.
  • 6 Car Garage
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Lovely direct waterfront sits up overlooking the Falls River Cove. Serene and private on nearly 3 acres, set well back from the road and just outside the heart of Essex. This sprawling New England style Cape Cod home c1948 boasts tranquil water views that are enjoyed from many rooms as well as a spacious patio(25x24) and deck(20x16). The home's interior features a formal living room w/wood burning fireplace, a nice size formal dining rm that is conveniently located from a well-appointed kitchen, a first-floor primary bedroom suite, home office & attractive family rm with shiplap barrel ceiling. 2 guest bedrooms are quietly set on the 2nd floor. A sweet 3 season sunporch is enhanced w/stone flooring, walls of windows & sunlight. 2 Laundry locations- main & lower level, HW floors run throughout & 3.5 baths. Some work & transformation is needed to really bring out the home's charm. Property includes a dock w/power & tidal access to NCove & CT River. Newer amenities: deck, freshly painted interior walls, boiler, drilled well, propane whole house generator, 3 bay garage extension, split rail fence & most kitchen appliances. An oversized post & beam 6 bay garage w/inter access to 2nd flr will delight an artist, car enthusiast or hobbyist-many possibilities. Only mins. to Essex village with appealing array of restaurants, boutiques, marinas & yachting. Midway from Boston & NYC. This property is not a drive-by & owners kindly request you do not drive up the driveway without an appmt.

Full Property Details for 47 River Rd

General

  • Sold For: $1,868,138
  • Taxes: (July 2024-June 2025)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SMARTMLS
  • MLS ID: 24078135
  • Added to Site: 314 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Rooms/Areas: Mud Room
  • Interior Features: Cable - Available
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Instant Hot Water Tap, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Built-Ins, Full Bath, Hydro-Tub, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 14, Main
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 15 x 10, Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 18 x 13, Upper

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 20 x 16, Main
  • Family Room: Family Room - 9 ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Sliders, Hardwood Floor, 20 x 13, Main
  • Kitchen: Kitchen - Island, Hardwood Floor, 14 x 11, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room - Hardwood Floor, 15 x 14, Main
  • Office: Office - Built-Ins, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, 11 x 9, Main
  • Laundry: Lower Level, Main Level
  • Other Room 1: Other - Tile Floor, 20 x 5, Main

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Grill, Deck, Gutters, French Doors, Patio
  • Color: Gray

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Total Spaces: 6
  • Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Unpaved

Location

  • County: Middlesex
  • Driving Directions: River Road to Mail Box #47

School Information

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Regional District 4

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Electric, Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Water Heater: 40 Gallon Tank

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Private Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction Status: No/Resale
  • Exterior Const.: Clapboard
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished, Storage, Hatchway Access, Interior Access
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Attic: Yes
  • Square Feet: 3,036
  • Above Ground: 3,036 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1948

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 2.8
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Circular, Unpaved, Crushed Stone
  • Zoning: RU
  • Lot Description: Fence - Partial, Fence - Rail, Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Water View

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Front Desc.: River, Dock or Mooring, View, Access

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator, Storm Windows

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $1,146,500
  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 987878

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Schools serving 47 River Rd

School Districts:Essex School District, Regional High School District 04
NameGradesDistance
Valley Regional High School
256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT 06417
9-122.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 47 River Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/14/2025
Sold
$1,868,138
16.76%
MLS
4/19/2025
Listed
$1,600,000
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MLS
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47 River Road, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS# 24078135) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,868,138 on May 14, 2025. This property was listed by Susan Malton from our Old Lyme/Old Saybrook/Essex Office.Want to learn more about 47 River Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Essex? You can browse all Essex real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.