4
Beds
3
Baths
3,125
Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
Highlights
- Health Club
- Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
- Colonial Architecture
- Valley Regional High School Rated A-
- Medical Services
- 3-minute walk to Essex Town Green
About This Home
As of October 2021An elegant light-filled Georgian colonial c.1799, the Grover L'Hommideau Homestead is a prominent historic home sited on coveted Main Street in Essex village, known for it's ship-building past and more recent reputation as "The Best Small Town in America". Steps from this home you will find shops, restaurants, galleries, five marinas, two yacht clubs, the Griswold Inn, CT River Museum and the Connecticut River. The house comprises approximately 3,125sf, with 10 well-proportioned rooms and nine fireplaces; several with Delft tile surrounds. Exquisite period details abound; including custom moldings, mahogany paneled walls, corner cupboards and wide-board floors throughout. Amenities include an elevator and stand-by generator. The four-season sunroom offers a heated brick floor and is surrounded by French doors leading to a spacious private rear terrace. First floor bedroom suite. Many recent updates; including a new roof, furnace, hot water heater, mahogany front door and retractable awning to provide shade for the south-facing terrace. Freshly painted and in immaculate condition. Located in a neighborhood of multi-million dollar homes, this property offers outstanding value! Enjoy a walkable village lifestyle while living in timeless comfort. Just two hours to Boston and New York City.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0717625 Listed on: 09/30/2016
Last Buyer's Agent
Mariette Woolfson
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0754218
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,490
Year Built
- Built in 1799
Lot Details
- 0.35 Acre Lot
- Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
- River Front
- Stone Wall
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Siding
- Clap Board Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,125 Sq Ft Home
- 9 Fireplaces
- Awning
- French Doors
- Concrete Flooring
- Water Views
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Attic
- Attic Floors
- Storage In Attic
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Shared Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Walking Distance to Water
- Terrace
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near shops
- Property is near a golf course
Schools
- Essex Elementary School
- Regional District 4 High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Floor Furnace
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Oil Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
Recreation
- Health Club
- Tennis Courts
- Recreation Facilities
- Community Playground
- Putting Green
- Park
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Medical Services
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2021 10/14/21 | Sold | $3,437,500 | -10.7% | $744 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2021 08/05/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/03/2021 07/03/21 | For Sale | $3,850,000 | +12.0% | $834 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2021 06/27/21 | Off Market | $3,437,500 | -- | -- |
| 02/21/2021 02/21/21 | For Sale | $3,850,000 | +285.0% | $834 / Sq Ft |
| 12/12/2016 12/12/16 | Sold | $1,000,000 | -14.9% | $320 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2016 11/04/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/20/2016 10/20/16 | Price Changed | $1,175,000 | -6.0% | $376 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2016 09/30/16 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | -- | $400 / Sq Ft |
Source: SmartMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,243 | $231,500 | $55,300 | $176,200 |
| 2021 | $5,193 | $231,500 | $55,300 | $176,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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M
Seller's Agent in 2021
Mariette Woolfson
William Pitt
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Seller's Agent in 2016
Rick Weiner
William Pitt
(860) 227-3191
72 in this area
130 Total Sales
Map
Source: SmartMLS
MLS Number: N10171243
APN: ESSE M:56 B:015
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