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$1,975,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,023 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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5 Hemlock Drive is a 1972 Acorn Deck House - one of the most admired prefab designs in American residential architecture - comprehensively rebuilt under the direction of Marcus Gleysteen, AIA, founder of the award-winning Marcus Gleysteen Architects. While the original post-and-beam frame, cedar decking, brick chimney and characteristic roof form remain, every surface, system and finish has been renewed. The house now combines the bones and character of a mid-century modern classic with the comfort and performance of a home built today. The house sits on a nearly one-acre wooded lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in Essex, consistently ranked among the most beautiful small towns in America. A screen of rhododendrons and flowering trees gives the property a sense of seclusion, despite its proximity to the river and town. The main entry is reached by an original bluestone path along the side of the house; a secondary entry at the front leads down to the lower level and the new mudroom. The river trail network is directly accessible, and Interstate 95 and rail connections to Boston and New York are close at hand. This residence makes full use of the type's strengths. The innovative floor plan places cooking, dining and living on the upper level, where the vaulted ceiling and expanse of glass open the space generously to the surroundings.

Full Property Details for 5 Hemlock Dr

General

  • Price: $1,975,000
  • Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SMARTMLS
  • MLS ID: 24172998
  • Updated: 6/2/2026
  • Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Rooms/Areas: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Suite: Bedroom Suite, Ceiling Fan, Hardwood Floor, 17.11 x 17.8, Main
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Composite Floor, 11 x 12, Lower
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 10.4 x 13.4, Main
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 14 x 9.11, Main

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Family Room - Beams, Gas Log Fireplace, Patio/Terrace, Sliders, Composite Floor, 23.3 x 15.5, Lower
  • Kitchen: Kitchen - Skylight, Built-Ins, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, 11 x 11, Main
  • Dining Room: Dining Room - Hardwood Floor, 11 x 12, Main
  • Laundry: Lower Level
  • Other Room 1: Other - Balcony/Deck, 20.3 x 7, Main

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Wrap Around, Porch-Screened, Underground Utilities, Porch, Wrap Around Deck, Garden Area, Patio
  • Color: Taupe

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking: Under House Garage, Driveway

Location

  • County: Middlesex
  • Driving Directions: 95 North to Exit 67 Old Saybrook. Left of 154 Middlesex Tnpke. Continue on Middlesex Tnpke. Right on Fordham Road. Left on Hemlock.

School Information

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ductless, Split System
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump, Bottle Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Bottle Gas
  • Water Heater: Propane, Tankless Hotwater

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Private Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
  • Construction Status: No/Resale
  • Exterior Const.: Vertical Siding
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Square Feet: 3,023
  • Above Ground: 1,823 Sq. Ft.
  • Below Ground: 1,200 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1972

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.94
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: Private, Paved
  • Zoning: RU
  • Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Dry, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped, Water View

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water, Water Community, View, Access

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Extra Insulation, Generator, Programmable Thermostat, Thermopane Windows

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $298,400
  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 986090

Listed by Compass Connecticut, LLC, John Campbell

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Schools serving 5 Hemlock Dr

School Districts:Essex School District, Regional High School District 04
NameGradesDistance
Essex Elementary School
108 Main St., Essex, CT 06409
PK-62.2 mi
John Winthrop Middle School
1 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417
7-84.4 mi
Valley Regional High School
256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT 06417
9-124.1 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 5 Hemlock Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
5/13/2026
Listed
$1,975,000
23.82%
MLS
6/18/2025
Sold
$1,595,000
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Tax History for 5 Hemlock Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,559
3%
$298,400
—
2023
$5,386
-4%
$298,400
21%
2023
$5,582
—
$247,100
—
2022
$5,597
1%
$247,100
—
2021
$5,542
3%
$247,100
—
2020
$5,389
1%
$247,100
—
2019
$5,350
-3%
$247,100
-2%
2018
$5,515
-1%
$252,400
—
2017
$5,543
2%
$252,400
—
2016
$5,447
2%
$252,400
—
2015
$5,321
—
$252,400
—
2014
$5,298
-7%
$252,400
-16%
2011
$5,699
—
$300,100
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5 Hemlock Drive, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS# 24172998) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5 Hemlock Drive is currently listed for $1,975,000 and was received on May 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 5 Hemlock Drive? 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.

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