This much admired home has been in the same family for over 50 years - first time on the market. Amazing location - in the heart of Essex Village on a quieter side street with fantastic water views. This home has been lovingly maintained for decades. Higher ceilings, beautiful woodworking, and amazing enclosed porch to sit and watch the world, the birds, and the boats go by. Three bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, full basement and walk up attic. Read about the history of this wonderful home in Houses of Essex Vol. II - Frederick Scholes home.
Sold for $700,000
$700,000
7 Novelty Lane, Essex, CT 06426
3beds
1,487sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$940,300 Zestimate®
$471/sqft
$3,080 Estimated rent
Home value
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$865,000 - $1.03M
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Heart of essex villageHigher ceilingsQuieter side streetFantastic water views
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Listed by:
Susan A. Malan 617-645-4392,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-767-7488
Bought with:
Alex Brigandi, RES.0811063
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170589985
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Softwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 247.66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.2
Bedroom
- Features: Softwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126.48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.4
Bedroom
- Features: Softwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 12.4
Dining room
- Features: Softwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 132.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 12.2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 113.46 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 12.2
Living room
- Features: Softwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 150.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 12.4
Study
- Features: Softwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 127.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 12.4
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Walk-up,Floored
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,487
- Total interior livable area: 1,487 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,487
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Garden, Sidewalk
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: Dry, Cleared, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 985054
- Zoning: WF
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Essex Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $471/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $382,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,634
- Date on market: 10/28/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $700,000-10.2%$471/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170589985 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2023 | Pending sale | $779,900$524/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170589985 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Price change | $779,900-2.5%$524/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170589985 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $799,900$538/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170589985 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,393 +3.2% | $450,500 |
| 2024 | $8,132 -5.8% | $450,500 +17.9% |
| 2023 | $8,634 -0.3% | $382,200 |
| 2022 | $8,657 +1% | $382,200 |
| 2021 | $8,573 +2.8% | $382,200 |
| 2020 | $8,336 +0.7% | $382,200 |
| 2019 | $8,275 +2.3% | $382,200 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $8,089 -0.5% | $370,200 |
| 2017 | $8,130 +1.8% | $370,200 |
| 2016 | $7,989 | $370,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Essex Village
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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: 3.6 mi
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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- Middlesex County
- Essex
- 06426
- Essex Village
- 7 Novelty Lane
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