39 Prospect Street - Essex, CT

$799,000

Beds

2.00

Baths

961

SqFt

0.07

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $815,000, the price was last adjusted to $799,000 on June 30, 2026, a –$16,000 (2%) change, approximately 0 days ago. This property has been on the market for approximately 71 days. MLS reports 70 Days on Market (DOM) before it went under contract.

39 Prospect Street, Essex, CT is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 961 square foot home built in 1900 , featuring cape cod architecture.

This home is within the Essex school district. Local, with nearby schools including Essex.

MLS #: 24124742

Offered Price: $799,000

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Living Area: 961 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.07 Acres

Neighborhood: Essex Village

County: Middlesex

Year Built: 1900

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Baseboard

Cooling: Ductless,Split System

Garage Spaces: 1

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $831

Estimated Tax: $5,932

Days on Market: 70

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$2,500

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$924,500

2 Beds · 3 Baths · 1,488 Sq Ft

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$1,650,000

3 Beds · 4 Baths · 2,950 Sq Ft

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Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil, Propane

Fuel Type: Baseboard

Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Cooling System: Ductless, Split System

Hot Water System: Electric, 50 Gallon Tank

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $831 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $318,400

Estimated Tax: $5,932

Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1900

Living Area: 961 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.07 Acres

Fuel: Electric,Oil,Propane

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Active Listings: 40

Average Price: $1,296,332

Average DOM: 70 days

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Hilltop Cottage c.1900 The Perfect pied a terre in the heart of the historic Essex CT yachting village welcomes you in each season. In spring, see your professional perennial cottage garden come alive with roses, irises, and peonies. In summer, entertain friends on your large private deck overlooking more gardens and catching the breeze off Long Island Sound. In fall, join in the village Halloween parade then cozy up in front of your carefree gas fireplace. As winter arrives, stroll down to Main Street for holiday shopping in a Hallmark movie town, then watch the twinkling lights on the opposite shore of the mighty Connecticut River from your English cottage dining area. Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, chic galley kitchen, mini splits, living room with year-round sun porch. One-car garage plus ample street parking. Freshly painted in Farrow & Ball. Window treatments and stair runner included. Furnishings are negotiable. Lock-and-leave charm and convenience minutes from I-95, Amtrak, and Tweed Airport.

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Water Proximity Detected: This property exhibits indicators suggesting nearby or referenced water features

Location Analysis:

Water features noted

Water Proximity:

Near water body

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.1 acres

Water Indicators Found:

Water-related features referenced in listing details

Recommendations:

Professional flood assessment advised
Based on identified water-related indicators, flood insurance may warrant consideration
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Risk Level: Moderate

Property near water bodies. Consider flood insurance.

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Amenity Access Summary

Dining & Café Access: Low to Moderate
Daily Services: Limited
Recreational Space: Limited Nearby

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Homes For Sale

$1,296,332

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Baseboard • Electric,Oil,Propane • Ductless,Split System • Public Water Connected water • 1 fireplaces

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Shingle,Vinyl Siding

Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle

Foundation: Concrete,Stone

Garage: Attached Garage,Off Street Parking,Unpaved (1 car)

Parking: 2 Total

Patio/Deck: Balcony

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

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