Essex Town property record for 31 Summit St, Ivoryton, CT 06442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,695 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,347 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ESSE M:57 B:001 |
| Primary APN | ESSE M:57 B:001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,695 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,191 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 278600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 SUMMIT ST |
| City | IVORYTON |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06442-1127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX CT |
| Township / Civil Division | ESSEX |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 630101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ivoryton Historic District listed 2014 · 294 contributing resources · NRIS 13000895 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
31 Summit St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Essex Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 SUMMIT ST, IVORYTON, CT 06442-1127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 311 / 525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Summit St was $4,347, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex Town assessment roll, as of June 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Connecticut |
| County Subdivision | Essex Town |
| Elementary School District | Essex School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Regional School District 04 (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,347.00 (+3.38%) | $225,700 (-) Land $60,100 Building $165,600 | $467,057 (+195.62%) |
| 2025 | $4,205.00 | $225,700 Land $60,100 Building $165,600 | $157,990 Land $42,070 Building $115,920 |
| 2024 | $4,205.00 (+12.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,748.00 (-0.27%) | $165,900 (-) Land $53,300 Building $112,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,758.00 | $165,900 Land $53,300 Building $112,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Summit St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 31 Summit St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 55% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CTWC - SHORELINE REGION-CHESTER SYSTEM private · serves 5,030 people · EPA ID CT0261031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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