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  • $1,091,000

    81 Main St, Essex, CT 06426

    5beds
    3,494sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1896
    1.18 Acres Lot
    $1,091,000 Zestimate®
    $312/sqft
    $7,179 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,091,000

    $971,000 - $1.24M

    $7,179/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Built for a prominent Essex Family in 1896, this majestic Victorian is perfectly sited on a beautifully landscaped 1.18 acre lot. Careful renovations and updates have preserved the original character of this magnificent home while creating a comfortable oasis designed for today's living. The welcoming front entry hall includes a grand staircase with original Oak Balustrade and ornate spindles. The living room, accessed from a set of oversized oak pocket doors, complete with original brass hardware, is highlighted by a wonderful marble fireplace with restored mantel and boxed window alcove. Detailed millwork and 9ft ceilings throughout main floor. French doors lead from living room to well-proportioned formal dining room complete with original wainscoting and a bank of oversized windows. Remodeled kitchen complete with butler's pantry and separate breakfast nook, includes granite countertops, commercial gas stove and SS appliances. A wonderful screened porch off the kitchen leads to the exterior brick patio and landscaped garden. Grand family room with gas fireplace and sliding doors accessing the rear patio. Renovated second floor Master Suite with full bath, built-ins and a private balcony deck. Three additional bedrooms and a second bath complete this level. Bonus room, additional bedroom and full bath on the third floor. Walking distance to area restaurants, shops, and area attractions. Great opportunity to own a magnificent one-of-a-kind home.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Oil, Propane / Butane
    Cooling
    • Other
    Features
    • Cable - Available, Auto Garage Door Opener
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,494 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 1.18 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: ESSEM41B022

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1896

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Essex

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $312/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $510,000
    • Annual tax amount: $9,501

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/18/2019Sold$550,000-6%$157/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170124524 Report a problem
    11/26/2018Pending sale$585,000$167/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Old Lyme Office #170124524 Report a problem
    6/30/2018Listed for sale$585,000-4.1%$167/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Old Lyme Office #170006683 Report a problem
    8/17/2006Sold$610,000$175/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #E184907 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,501 +3.2%$510,000
    2024$9,206 +23.1%$510,000 +54.1%
    2023$7,477 -0.2%$331,000 +0.1%
    2022$7,493 +1%$330,800
    2021$7,420 +2.8%$330,800
    2020$7,215 +0.7%$330,800
    2019$7,162 -22.1%$330,800 -21.4%
    2018$9,190 -0.5%$420,600
    2017$9,236 +1.8%$420,600
    2016$9,077 $420,600
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    Neighborhood: Essex Village

    Nearby schools

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    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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