3 Essex Square
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 0
- Baths
- 0 | 3
- SqFt
- 4,544
- Acres
- 0.13
- Year Built
- 1900
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
A rare and unparalleled opportunity to acquire an iconic c.1900 property set atop a gentle rise at the head of Main Street in historic Essex Village. This substantial, professionally maintained building is comprised of two legal condominium units, and offers unmatched flexibility with its APPROVED MIXED RETAIL/OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL USE status. Potential to create your own custom Essex village pied-a-terre with an income-producing component, or to convert this current office building into your full-time Essex home. Solid and well maintained, the building is currently divided into two condominium units. Unit 'A' consists of 1,484 SF on the first floor. Unit 'B' comprises 1,977 SF on the second level and 1,083 SF on the third level. Features include a new septic system to be installed, kitchen, and a spacious second level room overlooking Main and Pratt Street with glimpses of the CT river. A terrace and private rear yard are accessed from the second level. The location is spectacular. Enjoy a commanding presence, and commanding views, of the heart of Essex village. Adjacent to shops, restaurants, yacht clubs, marinas, and artist galleries.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial,Antique
- Year Built
- 1900
- Days on Market
- 80 days
- Beds
- 0
- Baths
- 3 half
- Living Area
- 4,544 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.13 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 total
- Property Taxes
- $13,641 / 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
$895,000
vs $969,805 median
7.7% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$197
vs $446 median
55.8% below median
Days on Market
80 days
vs 75 days median
5 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
3 Essex Square, Essex, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 10, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,649
- Property Taxes$1,137
- Insurance$298
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- County
- Middlesex
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial,Antique
- Year Built
- 1900
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 4,544 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Valley
Interior
- Heating
- Hot AirZoned
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central AirDuctlessSplit System
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeRefrigeratorDishwasherWine Chiller
- Basement
- None
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleSecond FloorSeparate Entry
- Interior Features
- Cable - AvailableOpen Floor PlanSecurity System
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.13 acres
- Zoning
- EV
- Garage / Parking
- 2 total parking spacesOn Street ParkingOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivateUnpaved
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterWater CommunityViewAccess
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Color
- Yellow
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- ConcreteStone
- Exterior Features
- SidewalkTerraceAwningsPorchGarden AreaLighting
- Lot Description
- City ViewsSloping LotWater View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $13,641 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 80
- MLS #
- 24185656
- MLS Status
- Under Contract - Continue to Show
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