Wonderful waterfront antique home on 1.6 acres. The Parker Bull House, circa 1754 located in Ivoryton overlooking the Falls River, this gracious home is a unique blend of original antique features with updated modern amenities. The large sunlit kitchen has granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, hardwood floors, and is adjacent to a spacious pantry/laundry room, heated sunroom, and a covered porch. The living room has a fireplace and leads to a formal dining room, both rooms with American Chestnut wide board flooring, and the dining room also has a fireplace and a beehive oven. A parlor serves as a comfortable family room, and there is also a powder room on the first floor. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an ensuite updated full bath; two additional bedrooms and another updated full bathroom. A large walk-up attic has plenty of room for storage, and a back staircase leads to the kitchen. The property includes a barn/garage, fabulous antique shed and an original outhouse. This home is next to Prive Swiss and across the street from Copper Beech Inn.
For sale
Price cut: $50.9K (9/26)
$699,000
45 Main Street, Essex, CT 06442
3beds
2,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1754
1.61 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 155 days
- 2,058
- 212
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan A. Malan (860)767-5011,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-767-7488
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24176043
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bedroom Suite, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 16.8
Bedroom
- Features: Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 223.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 14.9
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143.51 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 12.7
Dining room
- Features: Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 191.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 14.4
Family room
- Features: Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 169.86 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 14.9
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 285.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 19.8
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 254.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.11 x 14.9
Other
- Features: Wide Board Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 101.46 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.9
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,456
- Total interior livable area: 2,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,456
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway, Private
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Sidewalk, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond, River Front, Walk to Water, Access
Lot
- Size: 1.61 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 987429
- Zoning: VR
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1754
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Ivoryton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ivoryton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,128
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2026 | Price change | $699,000-6.8%$285/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24176043 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2026 | Price change | $749,900-1.3%$305/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24176043 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $759,900+76.7%$309/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24176043 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2019 | Sold | $430,000$175/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 06442
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Essex
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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