Skip main navigation
Sold for $1,800,000
  • $1,800,000

    9 South Main Street, Essex, CT 06426

    5beds
    4,227sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1647
    0.62 Acres Lot
    $1,957,500 Zestimate®
    $426/sqft
    $6,794 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,957,500

    $1.78M - $2.15M

    $6,794/mo

    Zestimate® history
    Loading
    Loading...

    Owner options

    List your home for rent

    $6,794/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $6,794/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $10,460/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $10,460/mo

    Est. payment

    Explore your selling options

    Work with a Zillow partner agent

    Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

    Get started

    List with your own agent

    Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

    Learn how to do it

    Sell it yourself

    Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

    List your home

    What's special

    Multiple fireplacesEat in kitchenFormal dining roomMasterful hardscape and plantings
    The Nathaniel Pratt Homestead - one of the most significant homes in Essex. This property has been properly updated offering modern living features while maintaining the deep and rich history and character of the property. Lovely pond and seasonal Connecticut River views, masterful hardscape and plantings. The home has 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, formal dining room as well as an eat in kitchen, multiple fireplaces, rich and warm colors throughout. Outdoors a fantastic patio with propane firepit and a year round spa/pool. Truly Essex Village living at its best. Restaurants, the renowned Griswold Inn, marinas, art galleries, boutiques and many special places all just a stroll from this home. Essex is approximately 2 hours from NY and Boston

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Susan A. Malan 617-645-4392,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-767-7488

    Bought with:

    Ellen Henderson, RES.0760850

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24006978MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 231.25 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12.5 x 18.5
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 189.04 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.9 x 13.6
    Bedroom
    • Features: Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 186.32 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.7 x 13.6
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 111 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 x 11.1
    Bedroom
    • Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 105.3 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 x 8.1
    Dining room
    • Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 246.87 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21.1 x 11.7
    Family room
    • Features: Remodeled, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 370.3 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23 x 16.1
    Kitchen
    • Features: Granite Counters, Pantry, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 182.28 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9.8 x 18.6
    Kitchen
    • Features: Dining Area, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 413.1 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17 x 24.3
    Library
    • Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Wall/Wall Carpet, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 223.79 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.9 x 16.1
    Living room
    • Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 182.09 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.9 x 13.1
    Sun room
    • Features: Skylight, French Doors
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192.03 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.3 x 11.1
    Sun room
    • Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 49.41 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1
    Heating
    • Radiator, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished
    • Attic: Walk-up
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,227
    • Total interior livable area: 4,227 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,227

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Paved, Off Street, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Garden, Underground Sprinkler
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Gunite, Heated, Pool/Spa Combo, Lap
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Walk to Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.62 Acres
    • Features: Dry, Sloped, Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 985067
    • Zoning: VR

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Clapboard
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1647

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Community
    • Community features: Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
    Location
    • Region: Essex
    • Subdivision: Essex Village

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/16/2024Sold$1,800,000-5%$426/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24006978 Report a problem
    5/16/2024Price change$1,895,000-1.6%$448/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24006978 Report a problem
    4/5/2024Listed for sale$1,925,000+51.6%$455/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #24006978 Report a problem
    7/16/2020Sold$1,270,000-2.3%$300/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #170275821 Report a problem
    6/12/2020Pending sale$1,300,000$308/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170275821 Report a problem
    5/28/2020Listed for sale$1,300,000+46.1%$308/sqft
    Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170275821 Report a problem
    6/21/2016Sold$890,000-20.9%$211/sqft
    Source: Smart MLS #N10060733 Report a problem
    8/2/2004Sold$1,125,000+132%$266/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/17/1998Sold$485,000+241.5%$115/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/7/1988Sold$142,000$34/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,621 +3.2%$784,800
    2024$14,166 +22.8%$784,800 +53.6%
    2023$11,539 -0.3%$510,800
    2022$11,570 +1.5%$510,800 +0.6%
    2021$11,394 +2.8%$508,000
    2020$11,079 +0.7%$508,000
    2019$10,998 -10.6%$508,000 -9.8%
    2018$12,306 -0.5%$563,200
    2017$12,368 +1.8%$563,200
    2016$12,154 $563,200

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Essex Village

    Nearby schools

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

    Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

    Get pre-qualified for a loan
    At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.

    An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.

    Sell for more on Zillow
    Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
    $1,957,500
    2% more
    +$39,150
    With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
    $1,996,650