CondominiumResidential
85 River Rd
ESSEX, CT 06426
400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 1967103 units1,006–1,375 ft²
$43M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$457K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$407
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.
-33.3%vs the Essex ZIP median sale $/ft² ($610)
Sales Performance
$425K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+9.0%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
4
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
3.9%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+2.7%per yeartypical hold 6.2 yrsfrom 149 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871992199820032009201420202025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871992199820032009201420202025
259 arms-length sales on record for this building.
Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
1 bd2 bd3 bd
1 bed
1 unit$467K · $419/ft²
2 bed
83 units$449K · $412/ft²
3 bed
19 units$545K · $397/ft²
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
26 units$445K · $397/ft²
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
24 units$435K · $433/ft²
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
24 units$454K · $406/ft²
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
7 units$544K · $396/ft²
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 ft²
5 units$544K · $396/ft²
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
5 units$557K · $405/ft²
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,006 ft²
3 units$457K · $454/ft²
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 ft²
3 units$453K · $406/ft²
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
2 units$512K · $457/ft²
One-off layouts
4 units
Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.
$240K–$240K
1 unit
$324K–$324K
1 unit
$354K–$380K
8 units
$384K–$431K
14 units
$431K–$475K
35 units
$481K–$525K
11 units
$531K–$563K
13 units
$576K–$621K
8 units
Ownership & Financing
Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.74%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.7%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.11.1 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.54%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.22%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$421,817
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,806
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0
Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.
Unit J6Dec 16, 2025$450,000$403/ft²Unit H1Dec 11, 2025$395,000$393/ft²Unit K3Sep 15, 2025$450,000$327/ft²Unit D7Aug 21, 2025$400,000$358/ft²Unit M8Jun 2, 2025$455,000$452/ft²Unit C5Apr 29, 2025$320,000$318/ft²Unit H5Jan 15, 2025$390,000$388/ft²Unit I7Nov 14, 2024$395,000$354/ft²Unit C4Aug 22, 2024$345,000$343/ft²Unit D7Jun 11, 2024$345,000$309/ft²
Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
72
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
53
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
16
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.64%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Essex Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.0 mi
Valley Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
John Winthrop Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 mi
District: Regional High School District 04
Neighborhood · ZIP 06426These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,344
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.470 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,732
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,978
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%
All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.
85 River Rd # A1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # B1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # D1
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # E1
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # F1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # G1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # H1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # I1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # J1
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # K1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # L1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # M1
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # N1
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # A2
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # B2
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # C2
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # D2
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # E2
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # F2
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # G2
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # H2
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # I2
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # J2
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # K2
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # L2
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # M2
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # N2
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # A3
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # B3
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # C3
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # D3
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # E3
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # F3
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # G3
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # H3
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # I3
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # J3
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # K3
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # L3
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # M3
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # N3
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # A4
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # B4
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # C4
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # D4
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # E4
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # F4
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # G4
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # H4
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # I4
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # J4
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # K4
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # L4
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,350 ft²
85 River Rd # M4
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # N4
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 ft²
85 River Rd # A5
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # B5
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # C5
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # D5
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # E5
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # F5
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # G5
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # H5
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # I5
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # J5
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # K5
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # L5
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # M5
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # N5
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # A6
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # B6
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # C6
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # D6
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # E6
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # F6
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # G6
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # H6
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # I6
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # J6
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # K6
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # L6
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # M6
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # N6
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,122 ft²
85 River Rd # A7
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # B7
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # C7
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # D7
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # E7
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # G7
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # H7
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # I7
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # J7
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # M7
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft²
85 River Rd # A8
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # B8
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # C8
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # D8
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # E8
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # G8
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft²
85 River Rd # H8
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # I8
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # J8
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
85 River Rd # M8
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft²
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
About 85 River Rd
How many units are in 85 River Rd, Essex, CT?
85 River Rd, Essex, CT has 103 residential units across built in 1967, according to county assessor records.
What is a unit at 85 River Rd, Essex, CT worth?
The median TopHap Estimate across the 103 units at 85 River Rd, Essex, CT is $456,826. That works out to $407 per square foot. Units run from 1,006 to 1,375 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.
Is 85 River Rd, Essex, CT expensive for Essex?
Units at 85 River Rd, Essex, CT carry a median of $407 per square foot, 33% below the Essex median of $610 per square foot.
How often do units sell at 85 River Rd, Essex, CT?
4 units at 85 River Rd, Essex, CT sold in the last 12 months, out of 259 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 3.9% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $425K.
Have units at 85 River Rd, Essex, CT appreciated?
Across 149 repeat sales of the same unit, 85 River Rd, Essex, CT returned a median 2.7% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.2 years.
What floor plans does 85 River Rd, Essex, CT have?
The most common plan at 85 River Rd, Essex, CT is a 2-bedroom of 1,122 square feet, repeated 26 times, with a median estimate of $444,976. TopHap identifies 9 recurring plans in the building.
More homes on River Rd
- 134 River Rd$2.2M5 bd · 7.5 ba · 7,405 ft² · Sold $2.1M · Apr 2026
- 21 River Rd$1.5M5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,502 ft² · Sold $495K · Mar 2026
- 85 River Rd$471K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft² · Sold $450K · Dec 2025
- 85 River Rd$455K2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,006 ft² · Sold $395K · Dec 2025
- 93 River Rd$3.6M5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,213 ft² · Sold $3.5M · Oct 2025
- 85 River Rd$481K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,375 ft² · Sold $450K · Sep 2025
- 85 River Rd$431K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft² · Sold $400K · Aug 2025
- 85 River Rd$497K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft² · Sold $455K · Jun 2025
- 47 River Rd$2M3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,036 ft² · Sold $1.9M · May 2025
- 85 River Rd$354K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft² · Sold $320K · Apr 2025
- 85 River Rd$441K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft² · Sold $390K · Jan 2025
- 85 River Rd$453K2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 ft² · Sold $395K · Nov 2024
Closest homes
- 85 River Rd20 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft² · Sold Aug 2016
- 85 River Rd$542K20 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft² · Sold $195K · Jul 2019
- 85 River Rd28 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft² · Sold $229K · May 2015
- 85 River Rd$380K40 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft² · Sold $175K · Sep 2009
- 85 River Rd$363K45 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,116 ft² · Sold $220K · Aug 2012
- 85 River Rd$452K45 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft² · Sold $195K · May 2014
- 85 River Rd$408K63 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft² · Sold $237K · Mar 2021
- 85 River Rd$375K60 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 ft² · Sold $195K · Aug 2011
More homes in Essex 06426
- 1 Benson Ln$740K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,179 ft² · Sold $740K · Jul 2026
- 25 Pratt St$1.8M3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,950 ft² · Sold $1.8M · Jul 2026
- 16 Main St$440K4 bd · 2 ba · 1,884 ft² · Sold $440K · Jul 2026
- 27 Birch Mill Trl$704K3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,216 ft² · Sold $700K · Jun 2026
- 26 Grandview Ter$753K3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,216 ft² · Sold $750K · Jun 2026
- 18 Little Point St$1M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,448 ft² · Sold $1M · Jun 2026
- 255 Westbrook Rd$514K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 ft² · Sold $120K · Jun 2026
- 16 N Main St$678K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,076 ft² · Sold $675K · Jun 2026
- 16 Primrose Ledge$1.2M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,164 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Jun 2026
- 5 Russet Ln$1.2M2 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,583 ft² · Sold $600K · May 2026
- 8 West Ave4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,368 ft² · Sold $2.2M · May 2026
- 38 Prospect St$1M4 bd · 3 ba · 2,202 ft² · Sold $990K · Apr 2026
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