Mill rate
18.63
$1 per $1,000 assessed
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Middlesex County · 2 of 15 in the county
Essex property tax
FY2026 mill rate 18.63. Real property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. Statewide rank: 19 of 169 (lowest mill rate is 1).
Effective rate
1.30%
Tax ÷ market value
Tax on $1.6M
$20,865.60
$1,738.80 / month
MV mill rate
18.63
Secondary; cap 32.46
Buying in Essex? A lender PITI estimate should include about $1,738.80/mo of property tax.
Example taxes in Essex
| Market value | Assessed (70%) | Annual tax | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000.00 | $350,000.00 | $6,520.50 | $543.38 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $700,000.00 | $13,041.00 | $1,086.75 |
| $1,600,000.00 | $1,120,000.00 | $20,865.60 | $1,738.80 |
| $2,500,000.00 | $1,750,000.00 | $32,602.50 | $2,716.88 |
Compared with nearby towns
Same $1,600,000 house in Essex, Deep River and Old Saybrook. Open the live calculator to change the price.
| On $1.6M | Essex | Deep River | Old Saybrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill rate | 18.63 | 31.98 | 15.5 |
| Annual tax | $20,865.60 | $35,817.60 | $17,360.00 |
| Monthly | $1,738.80 | $2,984.80 | $1,446.67 |
| Vs. lowest | +$3,505.60 / yr | +$18,457.60 / yr | Lowest |
Formula
annual tax = (fair market value × 0.70 × 18.63) ÷ 1,000
For a $1,000,000 home in Essex that is $13,041.00 per year before exemptions and special districts.
Confirm with the Essex assessor.
Fire districts and other special taxing districts can add mills on top of this municipal rate. Exemptions are not applied here. Think the assessment is too high? See how to appeal a CT property assessment.