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  • $1,487,700

    43 West Ave, Essex, CT 06426

    3beds
    3,680sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1740
    0.71 Acres Lot
    $1,487,700 Zestimate®
    $404/sqft
    $5,469 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,487,700

    $1.31M - $1.70M

    $5,469/mo

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    What's special

    Every home tells a story and The Benjamin Pratt House c. 1740 is no exception. Rich in both local history and architectural detail this well known and often admired Center Chimney Colonial has been recently renovated and is brimming with charm, refinement and character. A welcoming entry leads to a formal LR and DR, each with their own fireplace, custom built-ins, detailed paneling and gleaming hardwood floors. The well appointed kitchen with gas cooktop, granite counters and SS appliances offers a casual dining area with French doors opening to a private terrace...ideal for outdoor entertaining. The great room, centered around the original stone fireplace with beehive oven, is the perfect place for holiday gatherings and a small office with private entrance and beautifully designed bath completes the first level. The original front staircase leads to the MBR suite with full bath and dressing room as well as the en-suite guestroom, laundry area with a back staircase to the first level. A stunning architect designed contemporary addition built in 2012 brings together the best of old and new. Ideally suited as an au-pair/in-law suite or home office the light filled interior features a vaulted wood ceiling, galley kitchen and custom staircase leading to a private bedroom with fireplace and full bath. Bordered by stone walls and lovely perennial gardens the house is prominently set on .71 park like acres and is just a short walk to the Essex Library, Cross Lots Preserve and the Village.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Oil, Propane / Butane
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener
    • Flooring: Other
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,680 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Carport, Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 0.71 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: ESSEM32B017

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Stone
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1740

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Essex

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $404/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $772,300
    • Annual tax amount: $14,388

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/11/2019Sold$787,500-4.5%$214/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170124297 Report a problem
    10/21/2018Pending sale$825,000$224/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Essex Office #170124297 Report a problem
    9/16/2018Price change$825,000-2.8%$224/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Essex Office #170124297 Report a problem
    8/18/2018Listed for sale$849,000+22.2%$231/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170054978 Report a problem
    7/13/2018Listing removed$695,000$189/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170054978 Report a problem
    6/30/2018Listed for sale$695,000$189/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170054978 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,388 +3.2%$772,300
    2024$13,940 +8.3%$772,300 +35.6%
    2023$12,867 -0.3%$569,600
    2022$12,901 +1%$569,600
    2021$12,776 +4.4%$569,600 +1.6%
    2020$12,233 +0.6%$560,900 -0.2%
    2019$12,165 -16.1%$561,900 -15.3%
    2018$14,500 -0.5%$663,600
    2017$14,573 +1.8%$663,600
    2016$14,320 $663,600
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Essex Village

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Essex

    Source: The 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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