Essex Town property record for 85 River Rd, Apt E3, Essex, CT 06426
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.009 acres (400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,935 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ESSE M:12 B:007 U:E-3 |
| Primary APN | ESSE M:12 B:007 U:E-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 105 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 400 sqft (0.009 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 239600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 RIVER RD, E3 |
| City | ESSEX |
| State | CT |
| Zip | 06426-1339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE COVE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX CT |
| Township / Civil Division | ESSEX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 630102 |
85 River Rd, Apt E3 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Essex Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 RIVER RD, E3, ESSEX, CT 06426-1339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 293 / 532 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 River Rd, Apt E3 was $3,935, 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 | $3,935.00 (+3.39%) | $204,300 (-) Building $204,300 | $395,620 (+176.64%) |
| 2025 | $3,806.00 | $204,300 Building $204,300 | $143,010 Building $143,010 |
| 2024 | $3,806.00 (+25.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,032.00 (-0.26%) | $134,200 (-) Building $134,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,040.00 | $134,200 Building $134,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 River Rd, Apt E3 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 85 River Rd, Apt E3 is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 86% of Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | HERITAGE COVE CONDOMINIUMS private · serves 208 people · EPA ID CT0500011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 110 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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