$795,000

12 Grandview Terrace Essex, CT 06426

Essex Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,943/month

Total Views 5,965
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,099 Sq Ft
$379 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Thermal Windows
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Grove Street Park & Playground

About This Home

Good design is all about the details and this quintessential New England Cape located in the heart of the village is just what you have been looking for in the perfect shoreline home. Well maintained, this charming home has been architecturally redesigned and expanded by the current owners. A warm and welcoming entrance makes a great first impression and leads to elegant well-proportioned rooms that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Designed for the way we live today, a well-appointed kitchen with cherry cabinets opens to a casual dining area and a cozy sitting area with a bay window overlooking park-like grounds. The light-filled living room, centered around the fireplace, features lovely crown moldings and gleaming hardwood floors. The spacious primary suite offers desirable one floor living and features a remodeled bath, a walk-in-closet and easy access to the laundry area. Upstairs you will find two charming guest rooms with a shared bath. Ideal for outdoor entertaining, a private bluestone terrace opens to a spacious level yard bordered by colorful perennials mature plantings, along with the stately maples, oaks and evergreens that adorn the property. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence or ideal weekend retreat enjoy all Essex has to offer...just a short stroll to the Essex Library, Cross Lots Preserve, The Connecticut River Museum, unique shops, restaurants...including the historic c. 1776 Griswold Inn, marinas, yacht clubs and so much more.

Listing Agent

Kyle Hinding

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0794141

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Peg Mitchel

Coldwell Banker Realty License #REB.0754274

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,067

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned VR

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,099 Sq Ft Home
  • Central Vacuum
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Winthrop Middle School
  • Valley High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 986473

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,067

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2099
  • Total Sq Ft: 2099
  • Year Built: 1935
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Transportation, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: The impressive architect designed side entrance and attached one car garage offers plenty of room for all of your gardening and storage needs. Extensive stone work on the walkways, steps and the private patio. There are hardwood floors throughout the main level. Gas fireplace in living room.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Essex Viilage-West Ave to Grandview Terrace. Home is on the left. Sign-GPS friendly
  • In Law Apartment: No
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 2099
  • Street Type: Terrace
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Partial With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Available, Central Vacuum
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Laundry Room Location: Off Primary Bath- Main Floor
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 12

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Garden Area, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Applicable
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 1
  • Garage And Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Ductless
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric, Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Middle School: Winthrop
  • High School: Valley

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: VR
  • Parcel #: 986473

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2024-June 2025
  • Property Tax: 6067
  • Total Assessed Value: 336100
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.05

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Middle Jr High School: Winthrop
  • High School: Valley

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,067 $336,100 $95,600 $240,500
2023 $4,968 $219,900 $81,100 $138,800
2022 $4,981 $219,900 $81,100 $138,800
2021 $4,984 $219,900 $81,100 $138,800
2020 $5,007 $219,900 $81,100 $138,800
2019 $4,761 $219,900 $81,100 $138,800
2018 $4,682 $214,300 $78,400 $135,900
2017 $4,706 $214,300 $78,400 $135,900
2016 $4,625 $214,300 $78,400 $135,900
2015 $4,517 $214,300 $78,400 $135,900
2014 $4,498 $214,300 $78,400 $135,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $795,000 -- $379 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $56,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $15,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24083420

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000027-000000-000091