Charming In-Town Cape in the Heart of Essex Village! Nestled in the picturesque Connecticut River Valley, this delightful Cape-style home offers timeless charm and modern convenience just steps from Essex's vibrant Main Street. The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace, custom built-ins, ceiling fan and gleaming hardwood floors-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The dining room also boasts built-ins and hardwood flooring, while the cheerful kitchen includes tile floors and opens to a spacious upper-level deck, ideal for outdoor dining. Flexible living options include a main-level or upper-level primary bedroom. First floor offers one level living with bedroom and full bath. The walk-out lower level offers a generous family room with a gas log fireplace and access to a second deck, extending your living space outdoors. Enjoy the beauty of an expansive backyard with a charming storage building and a front yard wildflower garden. Energy-efficient solar panels add modern sustainability. (List of other Upgrades and Improvements Available) All of this just a short stroll to shops, restaurants, marinas, CT River Museum and the scenic Connecticut River. Located midway between New York and Boston, this is your opportunity to live the good life in one of America's best small towns-Essex, CT!
For sale
Price cut: $19K (8/7)
$515,000
24 Sunset Terrace, Essex, CT 06426
2beds
1,411sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas log fireplaceCozy fireplaceSpacious upper-level deckCharming storage buildingFront yard wildflower gardenCustom built-insTile floors
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Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 11:10am
Listed by:
Kathy W. Schellens,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24113111

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 173.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15.8
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 112.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 11.8
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 56.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.4 x 7.7
Family room
- Features: Gas Log Fireplace, Laminate Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 413.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 21.3
Kitchen
- Features: Sliders, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.59 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 11.7
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 203.13 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 18.3
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 67.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 10.2
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Liveable Space
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,411
- Total interior livable area: 1,411 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 907
- Finished area below ground: 504
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: None, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Waterfront features: Walk to Water, Water Community
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Few Trees, Sloped, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 986867
- Zoning: VR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
- Subdivision: Essex Village
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $241,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,490
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
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