$749,900
PENDING

5 S Main St Essex, CT 06426

Estimated payment $4,549/month

Total Views 1,550
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
780 Sq Ft
$961 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • 3-minute walk to Essex Town Green

About This Home

If you have been searching for that perfect mix of charm, character, village living and condo alternative - 5 South Main Street has it all! Completely remodeled in 2019 with experienced craftspeople - nothing was spared. This is the Essex Village pied-a-terre dreams are made of. Originally the office of Dr. Charles Davis, converted to a residence with only a handful of owners since over the last 50+ years.

Listing Agent

Susan Malan

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0794430 Listed on: 07/08/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,559

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned VR

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 780 Sq Ft Home
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Deck
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Regional District 4 High School

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 986675

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,559

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Ranch, Bungalow
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 780
  • Total Sq Ft: 780
  • Year Built: 1940
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Living Area Sq Ft Per Public Record: 780
  • Street Type: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Full, Full With Hatchway
  • Interior Amenities: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry Room Location: In basement
  • Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 5

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Area, Lighting
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Type: Private
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage And Parking: None, Off Street Parking, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ductless, Split System
  • Heat Type: Heat Pump
  • Heat Fuel Type: Electric
  • Hot Water Description: Electric, Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Description: Level Lot Professionally Landscaped Open Lot
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: VR
  • Parcel #: 986675

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 5559
  • Total Assessed Value: 298400
  • Mil Rate Total: 18.63

MLS Schools

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2025 $5,559 $298,400 $172,800 $125,600
2024 $5,386 $298,400 $172,800 $125,600
2023 $4,977 $220,300 $150,000 $70,300
2022 $4,990 $220,300 $150,000 $70,300
2021 $4,941 $220,300 $150,000 $70,300
2020 $4,683 $214,700 $150,000 $64,700
2019 $4,648 $214,700 $150,000 $64,700
2018 $4,877 $223,200 $161,600 $61,600
2017 $4,901 $223,200 $161,600 $61,600
2016 $4,817 $223,200 $161,600 $61,600
2015 $4,705 $223,200 $161,600 $61,600
2014 $4,685 $223,200 $161,600 $61,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $749,900 -- $961 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $310,000 --
Warranty Deed $310,000 --
Warranty Deed $163,820 --
Warranty Deed $163,820 --
Warranty Deed $142,500 --
Warranty Deed $142,500 --
Warranty Deed $107,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $24,034 No Value Available
Previous Owner $292,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24108607

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000047-000000-000086