Located on the western shores of Lake Champlain, this beautifully restored lakefront home in the historic hamlet of Essex offers stunning views of the lake that comes right up to its backyard seawall for direct access. A wall of full-length, sliding glass windows fills both the spacious open-concept living and kitchen area and the second-floor primary bedroom allowing for expansive easterly views looking to the Green Mountains of Vermont.
This is one of the few private properties in the hamlet with its own waterfront, offering the opportunity to moor a boat or launch a kayak or paddle board to explore the lake.
The home maintains many of its original historic details, including numerous oversized two-over-two windows throughout, creating a bright and airy living space, along with hardwood flooring in most rooms.
Newly installed kitchen with granite countertops, updates to the 2nd floor bathrooms and new flooring in primary bedroom. Interior rooms have been freshly painted, decorative wood trim added and new light fixtures and ceiling fans installed throughout. The exterior painted in 2025, new propane furnace and an electric heat pump were installed in 2025, providing air conditioning and a secondary heat source. Spray foam insulation added in basement under kitchen area addition to improve heat efficiency.
Landscaped waterside yard has brick stone patio and in-ground fire pit. Small storage with separate entrance overlooking the yard could be converted into a studio or workshop.
Walk to the many amenities in the hamlet, Ferry to Vermont makes it a quick trip to the city of Burlington and the international airport.
A short drive to the town of Willsboro, which offers two full service marinas, a public boat launch site, a small grocery store, bank, hardware store, pickleball courts, and tennis courts. Close to Lake Placid for hiking and skiing, four hours to Boston, 2.5 hours to Albany, and just 90 miles to Montreal, Canada.
For sale
$735,000
2754 Essex Rd, Essex, NY 12936
3beds
2,751sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Landscaped waterside yardOriginal historic detailsDecorative wood trim addedIn-ground fire pitBrick stone patioNumerous oversized two-over-two windowsBeautifully restored lakefront home
- 129 days |
- 659 |
- 28 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Covered Bridge Realty 518-963-8616,
Jo Anna Giltner,
Janine D'Angelo,
Covered Bridge Realty
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 206913
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: est
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Description: est
- Features: Softwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Description: est
- Features: Softwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Dining room
- Description: est
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Kitchen
- Description: est
- Features: Softwood
- Level: First
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 18
Kitchen
- Description: eat-in area of kitchen
- Features: Softwood
- Level: First
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Living room
- Description: est
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Other
- Description: Foyer
- Features: Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Bathroom, Upper Level
Features
- Granite Counters, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,751
- Total interior livable area: 2,751 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,751
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Owned Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Champlain
- Frontage type: Lakefront,Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Views, Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 40.6533.000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Old Style
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Internet Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Water Meter Master
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $567,300
- Annual tax amount: $8,564
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $735,000+234.1%$267/sqft |
Source:  ACVMLS #206913 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2017 | Sold | $220,000-22.8%$80/sqft |
Source: ACVMLS #158765 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2017 | Pending sale | $285,000$104/sqft |
Source: Covered Bridge Realty #158765 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2017 | Price change | $285,000-18.3%$104/sqft |
Source: Covered Bridge Realty #158765 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $349,000$127/sqft |
Source: Select Sotheby's International Realty #145641 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $567,300 +14.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $494,000 +8% |
| 2023 | -- | $457,400 +10% |
| 2022 | -- | $415,800 +16.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $356,300 |
| 2020 | -- | $356,300 |
| 2019 | -- | $356,300 -8.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $389,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $389,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $389,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $389,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $389,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $389,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $389,200 +36% |
| 2011 | -- | $286,210 |
| 2010 | -- | $286,210 |
| 2009 | -- | $286,210 |
| 2008 | -- | $286,210 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $280,600 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $259,800 +18.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $218,650 +8% |
| 2004 | -- | $202,460 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $191,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $191,000 -2.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $195,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12936
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Willsboro Central SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 4.9 mi
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