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Last sold for $800,000 on Nov 16, 2020

42 PROSPECT ST

ESSEX, CT 06426
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,484 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$800,000 · Nov 16, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,582 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$568,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$225,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$342,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$568,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$397,600

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.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
6
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.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyLOWER CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1986
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
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.

E
Essex Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.3 mi
H
Valley Regional High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
John Winthrop Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

42 Prospect St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Essex 06426
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Essex 06426
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Essex 06426

How it measures up in Essex 06426

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 06426.

Living area1,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 42 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 06426Lower Connecticut River Valley County
Living areabigger than1,484 ft²28% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac33% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than198573% of homes68% of homes

About 42 Prospect St

When did 42 Prospect St, Essex, CT last sell?

42 Prospect St, Essex, CT last sold on Nov 16, 2020 for $800,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Prospect St, Essex, CT?

42 Prospect St, Essex, CT has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,484 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 42 Prospect St, Essex, CT built?

42 Prospect St, Essex, CT was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Prospect St, Essex, CT?

42 Prospect St, Essex, CT is assigned to Essex Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Valley Regional High School (high), rated B; John Winthrop Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Regional High School District 04. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Prospect St, Essex, CT compare to other homes in Essex 06426?

Among the 1,545 homes in Essex 06426, it is bigger than 28% of them (1,484 ft² against a typical 2,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1985 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Prospect St, Essex, CT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Prospect St, Essex, CT was $10,582. The county assessed it at $568,000.

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