46 West Avenue
Essex, Connecticut 06426
Reduced from $1,595,000
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,708
- Acres
- 0.74
- Year Built
- 1860
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
1/2 mile walk to Essex Village, the marina, shops, and restaurants, this historic residence is nestled within one of Essex's most desirable neighborhoods. Thoughtfully reimagined by an established interior designer, the home masterfully blends modern luxury with the timeless charm quintessential to Essex. Original architectural details including hand-carved doors, staircase banister, fireplace mantels, and crown molding have been carefully preserved and elevated, honoring the home's history while seamlessly integrating refined contemporary finishes. Rare for a home of its era, the property offers an open floor plan, soaring 8 foot ceilings, and oversized windows that flood every room with natural light. The newly renovated kitchen features black wood grain cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, Bosch appliances, and a Bertazzoni Italian range and hood. The primary bath offers a soaking tub, double vanity, and expansive tiled shower, while the second full bath showcases stunning terrazzo flooring carried seamlessly up the oversized shower walls. Basement could be converted to a gym and stand-up attic offers additional storage. Enjoy mornings on the front porch or from the eat-in kitchen with wall to wall windows overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds. A circular driveway provides an estate like entrance to the home, while the detached garage and 1,000 sqft barn with loft space offer flexibility, ideal for car enthusiasts, sailors, artists, or craftsmen.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1860
- Days on Market
- 114 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,708 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.74 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage · 6 total
- Property Taxes
- $9,366 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
24
10 under contract
Median List Price
$969,805
24 active listings
Median Closed Price
$745,000
78 sales
Median Days on Market
75
24 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$446
24 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.1%
78 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.50M
vs $969,805 median
54.2% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$552
vs $446 median
23.8% above median
Days on Market
114 days
vs 75 days median
39 days longer than median
Based on 24 active and 78 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 12, 2026.
Location
46 West Avenue, Essex, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 10, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$7,765
- Property Taxes$781
- Insurance$498
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Middlesex
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 1860
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,708 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Radiator
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopGas RangeRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullFull With Hatchway
- Interior Features
- Cable - Pre-wired
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.74 acres
- Zoning
- VR
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spaces6 total parking spacesDetached GaragePavedDrivewayPaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- Clapboard
- Roof
- Asphalt ShingleOther
- Foundation
- ConcreteStone
- Exterior Features
- PorchBarnStone WallPatio
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedLevel Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,366 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 114
- MLS #
- 24176891
- MLS Status
- Active
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Co-Listed By
Jillian Wollman
Wollman Realty
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