15 Novelty Lane
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,384
- Acres
- 0.71
- Year Built
- 1935
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Essex Village waterfront enjoys one-level living and truly incredible sunrise colors and direct views of spectacular sunsets over water creating reflective and ever-changing scenery. This three bedroom, modern home is nestled between Middle Cove and the Connecticut River with 190ft of direct waterfront and a completely private outdoor setting you will covet. Set on 3/4 of an acre this home comes with its own bulkhead with dockage for fast boat trips from the river to Long Island Sound and beyond. The stone patio stretches the entire length of the house and will quickly become your favorite spot. The handsome, newly renovated kitchen has extensive built-in cabinets, polished quartz countertops and is open to the family room with a fireplace and cozy dining area. The living room also has a fireplace and a wall of windows with glass sliders affording waterviews from indoors. The primary suite is seperate from the guest rooms for privacy and has a fabulous, newly remodeled bath, tiled walk-in shower, Rhol polished nickel fixtures, custom cabinets, Carrara marble dual-sink counter and soaking tub. There is a barn for all your outdoor and nautical storage needs and a finished shed that acts as a heated studio. This Village home is a quick stroll to all yacht clubs, marinas, the famed Griswold Inn, the Connecticut River Museum, restaurants, and shopping. Resort-style living, all on one level and ready to enjoy as your own year round, in one of New England's most idyllic settings.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1935
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,384 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.71 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $20,319 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
25
9 under contract
Median List Price
$1.15M
25 active listings
Median Closed Price
$750,000
76 sales
Median Days on Market
56
25 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$455
25 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
76 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$2.50M
vs $1.15M median
2.2× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$1,048
vs $455 median
2.3× the median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 56 days median
56 days fresher than median
Based on 25 active and 76 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 6, 2026.
Location
15 Novelty Lane, Essex, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Oct 1, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$13,679
- Property Taxes$1,693
- Insurance$833
- 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
- 1935
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,384 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- Middle
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Regional District 4
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central AirZoned
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Appliances
- Electric CooktopOven/RangeRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryerWine Chiller
- Basement
- None
- In-Law Apartment
- No
- Interior Features
- Open Floor PlanSecurity System
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerWorkshop
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.71 acres
- Zoning
- WF
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesCarport
- Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Waterfront Details
- RiverDock or MooringViewAccess
- Water Source
- Public Water Connected
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- Yes
- Construction
- Stucco
- Color
- white
- Roof
- FlatOther
- Foundation
- Slab
- Exterior Features
- TerraceShedAwningsBarnGarden AreaLightingPatio
- Lot Description
- Fence - WoodFence - PrivacyFence - FullLevel LotProfessionally LandscapedWater ViewOpen Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $20,319 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24211803
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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Co-Listed By
Colette Harron
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
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