Building& Property Details
6 Plains Rd is a Commercial (General) industrial built in 1910 located in Essex, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT. The building has 3,206 square feet of building area on a 1.37-acre lot.
Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment
6 Plains 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 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 6 Plains Rd at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, Essex Fire Engine Company 1 Headquarters, is 0.2 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.
Building Permits & Property History
Municipal records show 2 building permits on file for 6 Plains Rd. The most recent permit was filed August 22, 2023. In the past five years, 1 permit has been issued. The current municipal assessment is $291,200, with $216,800 attributed to land and $74,400 to improvements.
Environmental & Land Use
Mapped wetlands are present on or adjacent to the parcel. Dam exposure is rated Low.
EssexNeighborhood & Community
6 Plains Rd is located in Essex, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT. The property is zoned BD (Business District). The median home value in this census tract is $428,300. Median household income is $71,668. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 69%.
Full Property Intelligence Report
The complete NE Provenance report for 6 Plains 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.
6 Plains Rd