The iconic Essex Village "Birdhouse" is a two to three bedroom, 2.1 bath c.1733 home tastefully updated and furnished. Located at the foot of Main Street just past the Griswold Inn and moments from the CT River. Available from October 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Enjoy nearby shops, restaurants, marinas, town park and the ambiance of a village often called a slice of Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard, without the commute. Tenant to pay for utilities. Landlord will pay for lawn maintenance, trash pick-up and snow removal. No smoking. No sublet allowed. Tesla charger available. Parking for two cars in private parking area. One owner is a licensed real estate broker in CT.
Security deposit required upon acceptance of lease application and first month's rent due prior to occupancy. Security deposit may not be applied to last month's rent. Tenant pays for utilities. Landlord pays for lawn maintenance, trash pick-up and snow removal. No smoking. No sublet allowed.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$5,500/mo
42 Main St, Essex, CT 06426
3beds
2,176sqft
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Single family residence
Available Thu Oct 1 2026
No pets
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Central
What's special
Two to three bedroomTastefully updated and furnishedTesla charger available
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,176 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool
Details
- Parcel number: ESSEM47B027
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking, Pool
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 6 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 8/3/2025 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 7/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,500+10%$3/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Listing removed | $5,000$2/sqft |
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| 9/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,000+11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 10/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/2/2023 | Price change | $4,500-10%$2/sqft |
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| 9/10/2023 | Price change | $5,000-14.5%$2/sqft |
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| 8/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,850$3/sqft |
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| 8/2/2013 | Sold | $950,000-29.6%$437/sqft |
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| 12/15/2008 | Sold | $1,350,000$620/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Essex Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi







