Embrace the waterfront lifestyle at 45 Falls River Drive, located on a designated scenic road in the charming village of Ivoryton within the Town of Essex. Launch your kayak from your own backyard, sip your morning coffee on the dock, and unwind on the expansive deck while herons glide by. Adjacent to the protected Falls River Preserve, this property offers access to scenic trails, kayaking, and abundant wildlife within permanently conserved open space-ensuring privacy and a true connection to nature. Inside, the home blends comfort and flexibility with a thoughtfully designed layout. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry and workspace, flowing into open living areas ideal for entertaining, with sliding doors off the living room leading to the deck. The flexible layout allows for a variable room count to suit your lifestyle. The first-floor primary suite provides ease and privacy, while two additional guest bedrooms and a private second-floor retreat offer space for family, visitors, or a home office. Light-filled living spaces include a beautiful sunroom with walls of windows overlooking the water-an ideal three-season space for relaxing or entertaining. Recent updates include a newer furnace with efficient four-zone heating, along with central air, a standby generator, and a state-of-the-art sump pump system. Located near Essex Village, marinas, dining, and shops, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living at its finest.
For sale
$1,250,000
45 Falls River Drive, Essex, CT 06442
3beds
2,467sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
1.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$507/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Nora Porcelli (860)906-2970,
William Raveis Real Estate 860-633-0111
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24172509
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Crawl Space,Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,467
- Total interior livable area: 2,467 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,467
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Garden, Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond, Dock or Mooring
Lot
- Size: 1.26 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 987321
- Zoning: RUM
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Gable
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ivoryton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $507/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $504,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,393
- Date on market: 5/4/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+541%$507/sqft |
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| 9/17/1999 | Sold | $195,000$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,484 +3.2% | $670,100 |
| 2024 | $12,095 +10.9% | $670,100 +38.8% |
| 2023 | $10,904 -0.3% | $482,700 |
| 2022 | $10,933 +1% | $482,700 |
| 2021 | $10,827 +2.8% | $482,700 |
| 2020 | $10,528 +0.7% | $482,700 |
| 2019 | $10,450 -7% | $482,700 -6.1% |
| 2018 | $11,233 -0.5% | $514,100 |
| 2017 | $11,290 +1.8% | $514,100 |
| 2016 | $11,094 | $514,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06426
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Connecticut
- Middlesex County
- Essex
- 06426
- 45 Falls River Drive




