38 Prospect Street - Essex, CT

$1,050,000

Beds

3.00

Baths

2,202

SqFt

0.27

Acres

Pricing Insight: Originally listed for $1,050,000, the price has remained unchanged for approximately 1 day. This property has been on the market for approximately 1 day.

38 Prospect Street, Essex, CT is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,202 square foot home built in 1890 , featuring colonial architecture.

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

MLS #: 24159784

Offered Price: $1,050,000

Residence Type: Single Family

Architectural Style: Colonial

Living Area: 2,202 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.27 Acres

Neighborhood: Essex Village

County: Middlesex

Year Built: 1890

Design & Construction: Frame

Heating: Hot Air

Cooling: Central Air,Split System

Garage Spaces: 2

Price per Sq Ft as listed: $477

Estimated Tax: $7,279

Days on Market: 0

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Home Automation: Not specified

Energy Features: Not specified

Solar Contract: Not specified

Heating Fuel: Oil

Fuel Type: Hot Air

Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Cooling System: Central Air, Split System

Hot Water System: Electric, 30 Gallon Tank

Air Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Water Radon Mitigation: Not specified

Price per square foot: $477 / Sq. Ft.

Tax assessed value: $390,700

Estimated Tax: $7,279

Architectural Style: Colonial

Design & Construction: Frame

Residence Type: Single Family

Year Constructed: 1890

Living Area: 2,202 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size: 0.27 Acres

Fuel: Oil

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Active Listings: 18

Average Price: $810,945

Average DOM: 0 days

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Nestled in the heart of Essex Village, this exceptional c.1890 residence blends historic charm with thoughtful modern updates in one of New England's most idyllic settings. Sun-filled and spacious, the main level offers an L-shaped living room, formal dining room, a well-appointed kitchen with island, a generous private office, and an inviting family room with custom built-ins and wood floors. Spanning three levels, the home features four bedrooms-gracefully arranged with two on the second floor and two on the third-and three full baths, including a beautifully renovated first-floor bath. A rare offering in the Village, the property boasts a level yard, private patio, and a two-car garage. Recent improvements include a new roof and skylights, enhancing both comfort and peace of mind. Enjoy an effortless lifestyle just moments from Main Street, with its charming shops, restaurants, library, yacht clubs, the iconic Griswold Inn, Steamboat Dock, and the Connecticut River Museum. Essex is located halfway between Boston and New York. Set in a town once named the Best Small Town in America, this is a truly special opportunity to own a piece of historic Essex!

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Water features noted

Water Proximity:

Near water body

Topography:

Standard terrain • 0.3 acres

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Risk Level: Moderate

Property near water bodies. Consider flood insurance.

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

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Homes For Sale

$810,945

Average List Price

Mechanicals & Utilities: Hot Air • Oil • Central Air,Split System • Public Water Connected water

Exterior Features

Exterior Construction: Aluminum

Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle

Foundation: Brick,Stone

Garage: Detached Garage (2 car)

Patio/Deck: Sidewalk,Stone Wall,Patio

Utilities: Water: Public Water Connected

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