NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 N Main St Essex, CT 06426

Estimated Value: $739,000 - $835,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,474 Sq Ft
$532/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2021

Last sale price $620,000 $421 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,745/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Valley Regional High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Hubbard Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

This Essex Village Cottage built in 1878 is a total make over from top to bottom. A new kitchen with Brighton Cabinets, all stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and bronze fixtures open to an eat in dining area with additional, cozy seating area beyond. With this totally open kitchen arrangement you can see the gas log fireplace in the living room while cooking your favorite dinner. The arched entry to the living room from the kitchen has lots of new windows for a maximum amount of natural light and double French doors that lead out to a large deck, overlooking beautiful English gardens. Book shelves line both sides of the white brick fireplace in the spacious living room which has been newly painted in natural colors with another sitting room facing the back yard. Upon entering from the back door there is a newly added mudroom with built ins,and work space with room for your lap top and more. There is a full bath on the first floor off the front hallway and a second full bath off the master bedroom on the second floor. On the opposite end of the second floor is the guest bedroom. Keep in mind this house has been totally renovated, new roof, insulated roll out windows, rewired to 200 amp, mechanicals, irrigation system, landscaping, new exterior paint, all new fixtures in both bath rooms and kitchen, refinished floors, basically a new home with lots of Village Charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

R. Dean Eubank

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l License #REB.0790716 Listed on: 10/13/2020

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Keithan

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RES.0002510

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,021

Year Built

  • Built in 1878

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,474 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Hatchway

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,021

Year Built

Built in 1878

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Antique
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 1474
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 1121
  • Total Sq Ft: 1474
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Nearby Amenities: Basketball Court, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: SEE THIS CHARMING COTTAGE SOON ,ONCE YOU SEE IT YOU WILL WANT IT FOR YOUR PRIMARY OR WEEKEND RETREAT. WITHIN BLOCKS OF THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN VILLAGE OF ESSEX AND ALL IT'S AMENITIES. GREAT RESTAURANTS SHOPPING, BOATING, SIGHTSEEING, MUSEUMS AND ALL THE BE
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: No
  • Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 2130
  • Directions: RT. 154 to West Ave., Left onto Grove Street, Left on North Main St. to 79 N Main , house is on the right.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished, Hatchway Access
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Mud room
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No
  • Street Number Modifier: 79

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 1
  • Driveway Type: Crushed Stone

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hot Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Propane
  • Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
  • Hot Water Description: Domestic, 50 Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1500
  • Lot Description: Dry, Cleared, Level Lot, Treed, Fence - Partial, Professionally Landscaped
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: 5021
  • Total Assessed Value: 243600
  • Mil Rate Total: 21.810
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 987279

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Middle Jr High School: Winthrop
  • High School: Regional District 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Jan 20, 2021
Sold by
Fleer Karen D
Bought by
Colihan William J and Switzer Susan
Seller's Agent
R. Dean Eubank
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Keithan
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-4.47%
Current Estimated Value
$784,186

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$164,186
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2020
Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Hajnal Charles A and Hajnal Heather L
Bought by
Fleer Karen D
Seller's Agent
Dana Gibson
William Raveis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dana Gibson
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$627,900
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$27,900
-4.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2019
Closed on
Apr 4, 2019
Sold by
Gould Nanvy B
Bought by
Hanjal Charles A and Hanjal Heather L
Seller's Agent
Susan Malan
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Buyer's Agent
Dana Gibson
William Raveis Real Estate
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$363,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-4.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
51.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2000
Sold by
Gould Laura M
Bought by
Gould John W and Gould Nancy B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1994
Sold by
David Elizabeth A
Bought by
Gould Laura M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1988
Sold by
Jones Madeline W
Bought by
Proud Elizabeth L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Colihan William J $620,000 None Available
Colihan William J $620,000 None Available
Fleer Karen D $600,000 None Available
Fleer Karen D $600,000 None Available
Hanjal Charles A $363,000 --
Hanjal Charles A $363,000 --
Gould John W $220,000 --
Gould John W $220,000 --
Gould Laura M $145,500 --
Gould Laura M $145,500 --
Proud Elizabeth L $160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Colihan William J $50,000
Open Roberts Amity L $364,500
Closed Colihan William J $450,000
Previous Owner Melino Russell $65,000
Previous Owner Melino Russell $109,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Sold $620,000 -1.6% $421 / Sq Ft
01/12/2021 01/12/21 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2020 11/19/20 Price Changed $630,000 -2.9% $427 / Sq Ft
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $649,000 +8.2% $440 / Sq Ft
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Sold $600,000 -4.4% $407 / Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2020 03/19/20 For Sale $627,900 +73.0% $426 / Sq Ft
04/15/2019 04/15/19 Sold $363,000 -4.4% $356 / Sq Ft
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2019 02/21/19 For Sale $379,900 -- $372 / 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
2025 $5,678 $304,800 $183,500 $121,300
2024 $5,502 $304,800 $183,500 $121,300
2023 $5,496 $243,300 $159,200 $84,100
2022 $5,518 $243,600 $159,200 $84,400
2021 $5,464 $243,600 $159,200 $84,400
2020 $5,027 $230,500 $159,200 $71,300
2019 $4,973 $229,700 $159,200 $70,500
2018 $5,799 $265,400 $171,400 $94,000
2017 $5,828 $265,400 $171,400 $94,000
2016 $5,727 $265,400 $171,400 $94,000
2015 $5,595 $265,400 $171,400 $94,000
2014 $5,571 $265,400 $171,400 $94,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170343522

SmartMLS

APN: ESSE-000028-000000-000073