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$799,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 961 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 days ago
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Hilltop Cottage c.1900 The Perfect pied a terre in the heart of the historic Essex CT yachting village welcomes you in each season. In spring, see your professional perennial cottage garden come alive with roses, irises, and peonies. In summer, entertain friends on your large private deck overlooking more gardens and catching the breeze off Long Island Sound. In fall, join in the village Halloween parade then cozy up in front of your carefree gas fireplace. As winter arrives, stroll down to Main Street for holiday shopping in a Hallmark movie town, then watch the twinkling lights on the opposite shore of the mighty Connecticut River from your English cottage dining area. Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, chic galley kitchen, mini splits, living room with year-round sun porch. One-car garage plus ample street parking. Freshly painted in Farrow & Ball. Window treatments and stair runner included. Furnishings are negotiable. Lock-and-leave charm and convenience minutes from I-95, Amtrak, and Tweed Airport.

Full Property Details for 39 Prospect St

General

  • Sold For: $799,000
  • Taxes: (July 2026-June 2027)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SMARTMLS
  • MLS ID: 24124742
  • Added to Site: 126 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Sitting Room
  • Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Cathedral Ceiling, Hardwood Floor, 10 x 15, Upper
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 8 x 15, Upper

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Living Room - Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 10 x 21, Main
  • Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Nook, Built-Ins, Quartz Counters, Pantry, Hardwood Floor, 10 x 10, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room - 2 Story Window(s), Cathedral Ceiling, Hardwood Floor, 8 x 14, Main
  • Laundry: Lower Level

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Color: Tan

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street Parking, Unpaved

Location

  • County: Middlesex
  • Neighborhood: Essex Village
  • Driving Directions: Follow GPS

School Information

  • Elementary School: Essex
  • Middle School: Per Board of Ed
  • Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Regional District 4

Community

  • Community Name: Essex Village

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ductless, Split System
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil, Propane
  • Water Heater: Electric, 50 Gallon Tank

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Public Water Connected

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction Status: No/Resale
  • Exterior Const.: Shingle, Vinyl Siding
  • Basement Desc.: Partial
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Attic: Yes
  • Square Feet: 961
  • Above Ground: 961 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1900

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
  • Zoning: VR
  • Lot Description: Sloping Lot

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Thermopane Windows

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $318,400
  • Tax Year: July 2026-June 2027

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 985429

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Schools serving 39 Prospect St

School Districts:Essex School District, Regional High School District 04
NameGradesDistance
Essex Elementary School
108 Main St., Essex, CT 06409
PK-61.4 mi
John Winthrop Middle School
1 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417
7-83.4 mi
Valley Regional High School
256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT 06417
9-123 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 39 Prospect St

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2026
Sold
$799,000
—
MLS
6/13/2026
Price Reduced
$799,000
-1.96%
MLS
4/20/2026
Listed
$815,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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39 Prospect Street, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS# 24124742) is a Single Family property that was sold at $799,000 on August 14, 2026. This property was sold by Nancy Mesham from our Old Lyme/Old Saybrook/Essex Office.Want to learn more about 39 Prospect Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Essex? You can browse all Essex real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.