5 Hemlock Drive
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 3,023
- Acres
- 0.94
- Year Built
- 2026
- Neighborhood
- Essex Harbor
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Every home tells a story, and 5 Hemlock Drive's is one of transformation. Perched high above South Cove with sweeping views across the Connecticut River to Essex Village beyond, this striking post-and-beam Acorn Deck House has been reimagined from top to bottom by its owner, a local architect, with no detail overlooked and no expense spared. Vaulted ceilings, walls of glass and skylights flood the open floor plan with light and water views. The kitchen, outfitted with custom cabinetry and a Wolf range, opens gracefully to the main living space, while a lower-level retreat with a gas fireplace and direct garden access offers guests or extended family a quiet retreat of their own. Every surface, system and finish has been renewed - new roof, siding and insulation, a rebuilt deck with glass railing, all-new bathrooms with custom vanities and Kohler fixtures, white oak floors and a standby, whole house generator - combining the soul of a mid-century modern classic with the comfort of a brand-new custom build. Set on nearly an acre just steps from the Turtle Creek Preserve trailhead and minutes from Essex Village, where the historic Griswold Inn, boutique shopping and marinas along the Connecticut River await, this is a rare opportunity to own a fully reimagined architectural gem in one of New England's most celebrated small towns. Interstate 95 and rail connections to Boston and New York are close at hand.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Harbor
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Raised Ranch
- Year Built
- 2026
- Days on Market
- 1 day
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 3,023 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.94 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage · 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $5,559 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
23
17 under contract
Median List Price
$1.15M
23 active listings
Median Closed Price
$700,000
76 sales
Median Days on Market
40
23 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$500
23 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
76 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.90M
vs $1.15M median
64.8% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$627
vs $500 median
25.4% above median
Days on Market
1 day
vs 40 days median
39 days fresher than median
Based on 23 active and 76 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
5 Hemlock Drive, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$9,662
- Property Taxes$463
- Insurance$632
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Harbor
- County
- Middlesex
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Raised Ranch
- Year Built
- 2026
- New Construction
- Torn Down & Rebuilt
- Living Area
- 3,023 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,200 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Heat Fuel
- Electric
- Cooling
- DuctlessSplit System
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Ground Level
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopOven/RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- None
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleLower Level
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Pre-wiredOpen Floor Plan
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerLaundry RoomMud Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.94 acres
- Zoning
- RU
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage space4 total parking spacesUnder House GaragePavedOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivatePavedAsphalt
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterWater CommunityViewAccess
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Vertical Siding
- Color
- Taupe
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Porch-ScreenedUnderground UtilitiesPorchWrap Around DeckGarden AreaPatio
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedDryOn Cul-De-SacProfessionally LandscapedWater View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,559 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 1
- MLS #
- 24193933
- MLS Status
- Active
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