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$749,900

5 S Main St Essex, CT 06426

1 bed
1 full, 1 partial
780 sqft
0.1 acres
$961 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5 S Main St

If you have been searching for that perfect mix of charm, character, village living and condo alternative - 5 South Main Street has it all! Completely remodeled in 2019 with experienced craftspeople - nothing was spared. This is the Essex Village pied-a-terre dreams are made of. Originally the office of Dr. Charles Davis, converted to a residence with only a handful of owners since over the last 50+ years.

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingDuctless, Split System
Size780 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingNone, Off Street Parking, Driveway
MLS #24108607
WaterfrontWaterfront

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Cable - Pre-wired
  • Total Bedroom Count: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: None, Off Street Parking, Driveway
  • Waterfront: Waterfront
  • Exterior: Deck, Garden Area, Lighting
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Bungalow
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Ductless, Split System
  • List Price: $749,900
  • Price/SqFt: $961
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,386
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level, Landscaped, Open Lot
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Living Area: 780 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
  • MLS Number: 24108607
  • Office Name: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
  • Office Phone: (860) 767-7488
  • Office Email: smalan@wpsir.com
  • Listing Agent: Susan Malan

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 30, 2019
Home Sold
$310,000
Dec 05, 1997
Home Sold
$163,820
Sep 27, 1995
Home Sold
$142,500
Sep 30, 1991
Home Sold
$107,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$298,400$5,386
2023$220,300$4,977
2022$220,300$4,990
2021$220,300$4,941
2020$214,700$4,683
2019$214,700$4,648

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Essex Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.4 mi

108 Main St

7

Deep River Elementary School

Public District KG-6

3.2 mi

12 River St

6

Kathleen E. Goodwin School

Public District PK-6

4.6 mi

80 Old Boston Post Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $88,665. Typical income of Essex, CT residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
19%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
7%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
38%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5 S Main St

The listing price of 5 S Main St property is $749,900.

The property 5 S Main St is a house located in Essex, Connecticut, 06426.

Active Listing: 5 S Main St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5 S Main St are: Essex Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Deep River Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Kathleen E. Goodwin School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), John Winthrop Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lyme - Old Lyme Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Old Saybrook Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Valley Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lyme - Old Lyme High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Old Saybrook Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,386 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 30, 2019 for $310,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5 S Main St has 1 bedroom and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 5 S Main St is 780 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5 S Main St is 1940.

This home is located at 5 S Main St in Essex, CT and zip code 06426. This 780 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $749,900.

Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Essex, CT. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Essex, CT increased by 2.2% between May and June 2025.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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