NOT LISTED FOR SALE

39 Main St Essex, CT 06426

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,111 Sq Ft
0.49 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 26, 2015

Last sale price $500,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Secluded Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Essex Town Green

About This Home

As of October 2015

Price slashed! Seller requests interested parties submit an offer by Sunday August 30th. Here is a once-in-more-than-a-century opportunity to own a true piece of unspoiled history in the heart of beautiful Essex, Connecticut! This circa 1803 Federal home has been in the same family for more than 120 years, and has survived with its charm and character fully intact, having been lived in & loved. The property is ideally set with frontage on Main and Pratt Streets, running the entire length of Ferry St, and comprising almost a half-acre with Marina views & diagonally across from the historic Griswold Inn on Main St. Originally built by Thomas Millard, in 1814 the home belonged to Atty George Jewitt, town recorder and head of the local militia. It is rumored that the contract preventing the burning of Essex town was signed in this home. Secret gardens; privacy.
Featuring over 3100 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, this was one of the finest homes in Essex more than 200 years ago, and retains all of its character and presence today. Formal gardens add to the charm.
While the house needs, and richly deserves, full restoration, it offers all of the characteristics desirable to make that restoration something truly special, or build your new home in the right setting, view and location.
This opportunity calls for a buyer with a special commitment to one of the most special properties in one of the most special towns in New England.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenny Josephson

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0085161 Listed on: 04/30/2015

Compass Connecticut, LLC

Co-Listed By

Lisa Marineau

Compass Connecticut, LLC License #RES.0794668

Last Buyer's Agent

Colette Harron

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #RES.0761689

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,722

Year Built

  • Built in 1810

Lot Details

  • 21,344 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Secluded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,111 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Water Views
  • Dirt Floor
  • Walkup Attic
  • Storm Windows
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,722

Year Built

Built in 1810

Lot Details

0.49 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Total Sq Ft: 3111
  • Year Built: 1810
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: Main St to #39 on left hand side.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attic Description: Walk-up
  • Basement Description: Dirt Floor
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: First Floor
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Shed, Storage Building
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Waterfront Description: View
  • Swimming Pool: No

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Cesspool

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Intermediate School: Regional District 4

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4900
  • Lot Description: Secluded, Some Wetlands, Treed, Water View

Rental Info

  • Lease Purchase: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2015-June 2016
  • Property Tax: 11722
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 985935

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Regional District 4
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Home Values in the Area

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/26/2015 10/26/15 Sold $500,000 -33.8% $161 / Sq Ft
09/26/2015 09/26/15 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2015 04/30/15 For Sale $755,000 -- $243 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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
2025 $4,564 $245,000 $148,400 $96,600
2024 $4,422 $245,000 $148,400 $96,600
2023 $18,223 $213,700 $126,000 $87,700
2022 $4,840 $213,700 $126,000 $87,700
2021 $4,793 $213,700 $126,000 $87,700
2020 $4,661 $213,700 $126,000 $87,700
2019 $4,627 $213,700 $126,000 $87,700
2018 $4,499 $205,900 $126,000 $79,900
2017 $4,522 $205,900 $126,000 $79,900
2016 $4,443 $205,900 $126,000 $79,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: N10041151

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APN: ESSE-000044-000000-000030

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