40 Sunset Terrace
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 1,654
- Acres
- 0.20
- Year Built
- 1967
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
There is no corner of this charming Essex Village reproduction Cape that has not been beautifully refreshed and refined by its current owner. The professionally-landscaped grounds, bordered by classic hydrangea and privet, feature flowering Hawthorn and Crabapple trees. Inside - freshly painted throughout - the gracious first floor features hardwoods, custom millwork, modern conveniences and cozy spaces. The living and dining rooms - shuttered for privacy - are complemented by new lighting, a wood-burning fireplace, wrap-around bookcases, and a nearly-invisible Frame TV. The stunning new kitchen features honed Carrara countertops, brass fittings, stainless appliances, a deep Belfast sink, and an adjoining, newly enclosed breakfast room. A sunlit main-floor flexible space is ideal for a quiet home office, guest room or playroom and, together with an updated full bath, completes the first floor. Upstairs, there is a second updated full bath along with two spacious and skylit bedrooms featuring neutral palettes, oversized closets and wall-to-wall seagrass. Downstairs, the partially finished walk-out basement includes a multi-media space suitable for gym or home theatre, plus a laundry room, utility room, and one-car garage.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1967
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 1,654 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage
- Property Taxes
- $5,189 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
18
15 under contract
Median List Price
$1.30M
18 active listings
Median Closed Price
$745,000
76 sales
Median Days on Market
65
18 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$482
18 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
76 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$649,900
vs $1.30M median
49.9% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$393
vs $482 median
18.5% below median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 65 days median
65 days fresher than median
Based on 18 active and 76 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 29, 2026.
Location
40 Sunset Terrace, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 27, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$3,341
- Property Taxes$432
- Insurance$217
- 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
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1967
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,654 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 250 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- High
- Valley
Interior
- Heating
- BaseboardHot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Laundry Location
- Basement
- Appliances
- Electric RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- PartialPartial With Walk-Out
- In-Law Apartment
- No
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.20 acres
- Zoning
- VR
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage spaceUnder House Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to Water
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- ClapboardVinyl Siding
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Porch-EnclosedPorchGarden Area
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedDryLevel LotOpen Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,189 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24197251
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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Co-Listed By
Kristin Celano
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
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