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Property Description
Newly APPROVED for mixed use. An iconic c.1900 Essex commercial property for sale at the head of Main Street. The building is currently divided into two condominium units. Unit 'A' consists of 1,484 sf of first floor built-out office space with one half-bath. Unit 'B' comprises the second and third levels with a total of 3,060 sf of built-out office space and two half baths. Features include first class mechanical systems, break rooms, and a spacious second level conference room overlooking Main and Pratt Streets, with views down both to the CT river. The location is spectacular. Set on a gentle rise at the top of Main Street you have both a commanding presence and commanding views of the heart of the village. There is a gracious terrace and yard at the rear of the property. Adjacent to shops, restaurants, yacht clubs, marinas, galleries, and all of the historic charm Essex is so well known for. There is a private yard accessed directly from the second level or via staircase from the parking area. Recently approved for residential mixed use, combining a residence on the second and third levels, and office/retail space on the ground floor, retail on the first floor, residential on the second floor and office on the third level, or one single-family residence. Whatever your use, this solid well-maintained property will allow you to own a substantial piece of the pie in world renowned Essex village!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3 Essex Sq
General
- Price: $795,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24098072
- Updated: 12/6/2025
- Added to Site: 221 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Fire Suppression System, Living Space Available, Window Display
- Flooring: Wall-To-Wall Carpet, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 3
- Restrooms: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking: On Street Parking, Off Street Parking
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Neighborhood: Essex Village
- Driving Directions: West Avenue to Main Street Essex Village.
Community
- Community Name: Essex Village
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Public Water Connected
- Utility Description: Electric, Cable Available
Structural Information
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Amps: 400
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories in Building: 3
- Square Feet: 4,544
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,977 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Office
- Office: 1,083 Sq. Ft.
- Retail: 1,484 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Office
- Square Feet: 1977
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Office
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Frontage: Municipal Street
- Frontage Feet: 60
- Present Use: Office
- Potential Use: Office/Retail/Residential
- Zoning: EV
- Lot Description: Sloping Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $755,700
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Lead Disclosure, Legal Description, Photo/Survey, Plot Plan/Survey
- Property ID: 999999999
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Rick Weiner
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Schools
Schools serving 3 Essex Sq
School Districts:Essex School District, Regional High School District 04
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Valley Regional High School 256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT 06417 | 9-12 | 3.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3 Essex Sq
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/26/2025
Price Increased
$795,000
2.58%
MLS
8/20/2025
Price Reduced
$775,000
-2.52%
MLS
8/13/2025
Price Reduced
$795,000
-3.64%
MLS
7/30/2025
Price Reduced
$825,000
-7.82%
MLS
6/11/2025
Listed
$895,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 3 Essex Sq
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,484
3%
$401,700
—
2023
$7,251
-3%
$401,700
22%
2023
$7,437
—
$329,200
—
2022
$7,456
1%
$329,200
—
2021
$7,384
3%
$329,200
—
2020
$7,180
1%
$329,200
—
2019
$7,127
-1%
$329,200
—
2018
$7,193
—
$329,200
—
2017
$7,229
2%
$329,200
—
2016
$7,104
2%
$329,200
—
2015
$6,940
—
$329,200
—
2014
$6,910
-5%
$329,200
-14%
2011
$7,269
—
$382,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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3 Essex Square, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS# 24098072) is a Commercial property. 3 Essex Square is currently listed for $795,000 and was received on June 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 3 Essex Square? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Essex? You can browse all Essex real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

