56 South Main Street, Essex, CT 06426 - Photo 1

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$925,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,106 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage
Updated 12 days ago

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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

Sold For: $925,000
Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SMARTMLS
MLS ID: 24153993
Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago

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
Sold by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Robert Carroll Ward

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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

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Price & Sales History for 56 S Main St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/27/2026

Sold

$925,000

5.73%

MLS

2/19/2026

Listed

$874,900

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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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Beds
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Total Bath
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Active
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Beds
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Total Bath
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Sq. Ft.

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Beds
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Updated 1 day ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,368
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$1,000,000

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Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
3
Total Baths
2,400
Sq. Ft.

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
2,555
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$825,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
4
Total Baths
2,359
Sq. Ft.

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Sold by William Raveis Real Estate

56 South Main Street, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS# 24153993) is a Single Family property that was sold at $925,000 on March 27, 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.

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Exterior

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Water Features

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