Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/19/2026
Listed
$874,900
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MLS
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56 South Main Street,Essex, CT 0642656 South Main StreetEssexCT06426
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Property Description
Essex Village antique gem. A lovely and updated antique with overflowing charm and full of natural light. 2/3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with a primary bedroom with ensuite full bath. Soapstone counters, fireplaces, idyllic screened porch, with views of the Connecticut River and merely minutes on foot to everything Essex Village offers -- restaurants, boutiques, yacht clubs, marinas and more. Impressive gardens, an oversized one-car garage, and a sweet potting shed. This home has been meticulously maintained and is in move-in condition.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 56 S Main St
General
- Price: $874,900
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24153993
- Updated: Today (2/19/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Laundry Room
- Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Suite: Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Fl, 17.7 x 10.7, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, 15.3 x 12.3, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 15.3 x 12.3, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 10.3 x 11.4, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Eating Space, Pantry, Hardwood Floor, 14.9 x 10.9, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 11.8 x 14.1, Main
- Office: Office - Book Shelves, Hardwood Floor, 13.7 x 10.7, Main
- Study: Hardwood Floor, 6.9 x 13.1, Upper
- Laundry: Upper Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Shed, Garden Area, Lighting, French Doors, Patio
- Color: Taupe
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking: Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Neighborhood: Essex Village
- Driving Directions: GPS friendly it's the section above South Main Street - use Carlson Lane
School Information
- Elementary School: Essex
- Middle School: Winthrop
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Valley
Community
- Community Name: Essex Village
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless, Heat Pump, Split System
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Electric, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Water Heater: Electric, 40 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Public Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Clapboard
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Full With Hatchway
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,106
- Above Ground: 2,106 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1839
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved, Other
- Zoning: VR
- Lot Description: Dry, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water, View, Seasonal
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $444,700
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 985799
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Susan Malan
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Schools
Schools serving 56 S Main St
School Districts:Essex School District, Regional High School District 04
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Essex Elementary School 108 Main St., Essex, CT 06409 | PK-6 | 1.3 mi |
John Winthrop Middle School 1 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417 | 7-8 | 3.5 mi |
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 56 S Main St
Tax History
Tax History for 56 S Main St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,285
3%
$444,700
—
2023
$8,027
4%
$444,700
31%
2023
$7,687
—
$340,300
—
2022
$7,708
1%
$340,300
—
2021
$7,633
3%
$340,300
—
2020
$7,422
1%
$340,300
—
2019
$7,367
-11%
$340,300
-10%
2018
$8,255
—
$377,800
—
2017
$8,296
3%
$377,800
1%
2016
$8,071
2%
$374,000
—
2015
$7,884
—
$374,000
—
2014
$7,850
-1%
$374,000
-10%
2011
$7,904
—
$416,200
—
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56 South Main Street, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS# 24153993) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 56 South Main Street is currently listed for $874,900 and was received on February 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 56 South Main 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.