$3,437,500
SOLD OCT 14, 2021

32 Main St Essex, CT 06426

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,618 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$744 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

165 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Waterfront
  • 3-minute walk to Essex Town Green

About This Home

As of October 2021

Originally built in 1799 with a two year comprehensive re-imagination by Sapia Builders and Scot Samuelson Architects, this antique home has been made new again. The historic structure was raised to install a new basement and everything was built to the highest standards. It is the signature property on Main Street and borders a private entry via Parker Lane. The second floor has views of the water and maritime activity while the back yard is completely gated for privacy. Winner of three architectural awards, this property has two dwellings. . . a Main house and a Carriage house. The Main house includes a custom prep-catering kitchen, a spectacular kitchen, dining room, living room, office and library with wet bar, fireplace and sunroom, which could be converted into a first floor primary bedroom with full bath already in place. All bedrooms are ensuite in both structures. The Carriage house spans the three car parking, offering a gathering area with a vaulted ceiling, wet bar, separate bedroom and full bath. Custom walnut floors, all new Marvin wood windows, thick walnut doors throughout, coffered ceilings and arched moldings, a cedar shake roof, custom cupolas and hardware, fixtures and faucets from England are just a few of the extraordinary features in this exceptional custom home. Nothing has ever come to market in Essex such as 32 Main Street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mariette Woolfson

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0754218 Listed on: 02/21/2021

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Mariette Woolfson

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0754218 Listed on: 02/21/2021

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,681

Year Built

  • Built in 1799

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,618 Sq Ft Home
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Regional District 4 High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Ground
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,681

Year Built

Built in 1799

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4618
  • Total Sq Ft: 4618
  • Year Built: 1799
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Parker Lane is a shared entrance to 3 properties.
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/19/2021
  • Directions: In the village of Essex down Main Street toward CT river -- #32 is on the right . Park in the street.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Basement Description: Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 32

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Guest House, Sidewalk
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Shake, Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: View
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 3
  • Driveway Type: Shared, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Propane
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Regional District 4

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3200
  • Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 22681
  • Total Assessed Value: 1011200
  • Mil Rate Base: 22.430
  • Mil Rate Total: 22.430
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 987527

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Regional District 4

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2025 06/22/25 For Sale $629,000 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Off Market $629,000 -- --
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Price Changed $629,000 -4.7% $262 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Price Changed $660,000 -2.2% $275 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Price Changed $675,000 -2.2% $281 / Sq Ft
04/06/2025 04/06/25 For Sale $689,900 -79.9% $287 / Sq Ft
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

Source: Public Records

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

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170373976

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE M:56 B:015