Essex CT has been voted in numerous publications as one of the best small towns and Main Streets in America. Known to Essex locals as the historical "Bushnell Barn" Cerca 1861 and featured in historical homes books as well as the Christmas in CT books for it's decorative open house tours was renovated to residential in 1985. This property is only steps from Main St Essex and a boaters paradise too. This masterpiece home offers extreme post and beam construction capturing the eye in every direction.The kitchen was recognized nationally as an a award-winning "best small kitchen" in 2005 and the dining room has seated up to 16 people. The floor to ceiling fireplace chimney is spectacular and seamlessly joins wide wood floors, huge beams and bright new windows together to incredible heights. This home has two primary suites both with full bathroom access and one with a huge walk-in closet changing room and the other has a balcony. There is a fun lazy sleeper loft for lounging too. French doors open to a beautiful back patio area and the front yard is absolutely huge. Some upgrades in this three story home include, new Anderson windows installed 2023, new Central Air 2022, new EV charger 2024. A new reliable Vermont Castings Wood Stove. A Buderus boiler, double walled Roth oil tank and Hybrid cycle water heater are newer and easily within their life cycle span. This property is surrounded by multi million dollar homes and offers huge expansion possibilities. Zone change was 10% footprint, now 15% footprint up to 4000 sq ft whichever is less. Setbacks were 30ft all the way around, now 10ft on frontage lines, 12ft on side, and 15ft on rear lines. An additional 50% coverage now allowed for extras outside the footprint for a total of 65% of the lot including footprint. Consult with Essex Zoning for details. Current footprint is roughly 1320sqft and roughly an additional 2600 sq ft footprint can be added with additional floors going up to 35ft.
Sold for $1,775,000
$1,775,000
1 Bushnell Street, Essex, CT 06426
2beds
2,637sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.82 Acres Lot
$1,850,000 Zestimate®
$673/sqft
$5,917 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,850,000
$1.70M - $2.02M
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Fun lazy sleeper loftTwo primary suitesWide wood floorsHuge walk-in closetHuge beamsBright new windows
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Listed by:
Al Chiarito 860-227-2074,
Chiarito Real Estate LLC 860-227-2074
Bought with:
Rick Weiner, REB.0717625
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24055886
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Primary bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Interior Balcony
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Dining room
- Features: Wood Stove, French Doors, Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 28
Family room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Entertainment Center, Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 32
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Country, Tile Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Living room
- Features: 2 Story Window(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 21
Loft
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Interior Balcony, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Office
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Softwood Floor
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Wood/Coal Stove, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Convection Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Open Floorplan, Smart Thermostat
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Partial,Full
- Attic: Storage,Floored,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,637
- Total interior livable area: 2,637 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,789
- Finished area below ground: 848
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: None, Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall, Underground Sprinkler
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Water Community, Harbor
Lot
- Size: 0.82 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Cleared, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 986315
- Zoning: VR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Barn
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground
- Subdivision: Essex Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $673/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $676,600
- Annual tax amount: $12,213
- Date on market: 10/25/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $1,775,000+19.1%$673/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Sold | $1,490,000-0.3%$565/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24055886 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$567/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24055886 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000$567/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24055886 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Listing removed | $1,495,000-10.7%$567/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24011592 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,675,000+365.3%$635/sqft |
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| 12/21/1995 | Sold | $360,000$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,605 +3.2% | $676,600 |
| 2024 | $12,213 -5.7% | $676,600 +18% |
| 2023 | $12,955 +0.7% | $573,500 +1% |
| 2022 | $12,867 +1% | $568,100 |
| 2021 | $12,742 +2.8% | $568,100 |
| 2020 | $12,390 +0.7% | $568,100 |
| 2019 | $12,299 +8.8% | $568,100 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $11,301 -0.5% | $517,200 |
| 2017 | $11,358 +1.8% | $517,200 |
| 2016 | $11,161 | $517,200 |
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Neighborhood: Essex Village
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Essex
- High: Valley
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Middlesex County
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- 1 Bushnell Street
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