Home& Property Details
43 River Rd is a Cape Cod residential other built in 1998 located in Essex, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT. The home has 2,502 square feet of living area on a 2.03-acre lot. The home has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 half bath across 2 stories.
Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment
43 River Rd is in FEMA flood zone A. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 4 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 30 psf. The EPA radon zone is 2.
Fire Protection
NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 43 River Rd at Grade D (Limited fire protection access). The nearest fire station, Essex Fire Engine Company 1 Headquarters, is 1.1 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade D or E may face higher insurance premiums due to limited fire protection resources.
Building Permits & Property History
The current municipal assessment is $833,900, with $372,300 attributed to land and $461,600 to improvements. The property last sold on October 16, 2019 for $510,000.
EssexNeighborhood & Community
43 River Rd is located in Essex, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT. The property is zoned RU (Rural Residential). The median home value in this census tract is $747,900. Median household income is $151,199. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 90%.
Full Property Intelligence Report
The complete NE Provenance report for 43 River Rd, Essex, CT includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.
43 River Rd