27 Prospect Street
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 2,917
- Acres
- 0.54
- Year Built
- 1900
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Situated on historic Prospect Hill in Essex, this distinctive ranch style home is set on a .54-acre lot. Originally the Christian Science Reading Room, it was thoughtfully expanded with carefully curated additions during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Offering approximately 2,900 square feet, the home features 2 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an attached two-bay garage, and desirable one-floor living. High ceilings, wood and bluestone floors, three fireplaces, detailed paneling, moldings, and built-in bookshelves enhance much of the interior. Hand-painted marine murals throughout the home create a distinctive maritime-inspired ambience. The floor plan includes formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable library, a family room with a fireplace, and a sunroom/studio. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers banquette seating, a center island with bar seating, generous counter space, and abundant storage. A large deck spans the rear of the house and overlooks ample garden space. Filled with character and history, this unique property enjoys a convenient location close to everything Essex has to offer. This property is offered in AS-IS condition. The owner has lived here very comfortably for nearly 4 decades and this presents a superb opportunity to acquire and renovate a rare ranch style home in the Village.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1900
- Days on Market
- 85 days
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 2,917 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.54 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $11,229 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
24
10 under contract
Median List Price
$1.15M
24 active listings
Median Closed Price
$740,000
78 sales
Median Days on Market
69
24 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$446
24 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.1%
78 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.10M
vs $1.15M median
In line with median
Price / Sq Ft
$377
vs $446 median
15.5% below median
Days on Market
85 days
vs 69 days median
16 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 16, 2026.
Location
27 Prospect Street, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 10, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$5,714
- Property Taxes$936
- Insurance$367
- 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
- Ranch
- Year Built
- 1900
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,917 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- OilSolar
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Fireplaces
- 3
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- Kitchen Hall
- Appliances
- Oven/RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalWasherDryer
- Basement
- PartialStorageHatchway AccessPartial With Walk-Out
- Additional Rooms
- Breezeway
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.54 acres
- Zoning
- VR
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesAttached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- ClapboardBrick
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- BlockConcrete
- Lot Description
- DrySloping Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $11,229 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 85
- MLS #
- 24185943
- MLS Status
- Active
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