Relax and take in the sunset over the water from your patio or enjoy it while paddling around the island at this home located on the Falls River in the Village of Centerbrook, in the Town of Essex. You can kayak, paddleboard, fish, or even ice skate right from your own yard. This 1874 farm house features high ceilings and tall windows let the light in and offers beautiful views from the main house of the water. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with a reflecting pool. The property is .35ac and has 90 feet of water frontage. The spacious kitchen features an island with seating. Premium appliances including Viking gas range/oven. The large 1900st ft barn once used as an art gallery has other possibilities. Behind the barn is a deck over the water for quiet relaxation. Convenient to town, the Village of Essex, CT River, Route 9 and I-95 and only two hours from NYC and Boston. Agent related to seller. Property is unoccupied. Barn is in flood zone, but main house is not. Flood insurance is only $850/yr.
Sold for $600,000
$600,000
85 Main Street, Essex, CT 06409
3beds
1,931sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.35 Acres Lot
$736,300 Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$4,300 Estimated rent
Home value
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$685,000 - $803,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Sorrentino 203-214-5545,
Century 21 AllPoints Realty 203-481-7247
Bought with:
Teri Lewis, RES.0814595
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24004305
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Attic: Finished,Walk-up
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,931
- Total interior livable area: 1,931 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,931
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: In Flood Zone
Details
- Parcel number: 986617
- Zoning: VR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Essex
- Subdivision: Centerbrook
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2024 | Sold | $600,000+0%$311/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24004305 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2024 | Pending sale | $599,900$311/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24004305 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Price change | $599,900-6.3%$311/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24004305 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2024 | Price change | $639,900-1.5%$331/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24004305 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $649,900+0.1%$337/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24004305 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Smart MLS #170612877 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,000+11.9%$336/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170612877 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2020 | Listing removed | $579,900$300/sqft |
Source: Century 21 AllPoints Realty #170318451 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2020 | Price change | $579,900-1.5%$300/sqft |
Source: Century 21 AllPoints Realty #170318451 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $589,000+7.1%$305/sqft |
Source: Century 21 AllPoints Realty #170318451 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2006 | Sold | $550,000+74.6%$285/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #M9091276 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/1999 | Sold | $315,000$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,768 +3.2% | $309,600 |
| 2024 | $5,588 +5% | $309,600 +31.4% |
| 2023 | $5,322 -0.3% | $235,600 |
| 2022 | $5,336 +1% | $235,600 |
| 2021 | $5,285 +2.9% | $235,600 |
| 2020 | $5,138 +0.7% | $235,600 |
| 2019 | $5,101 +22.2% | $235,600 +23.3% |
| 2018 | $4,176 -0.5% | $191,100 |
| 2017 | $4,197 +1.8% | $191,100 |
| 2016 | $4,124 | $191,100 |
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Neighborhood: 06426
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- 7/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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