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    • Price cut: $40K (5/15)
    $759,900

    45 Main Street, Essex, CT 06442

    3beds
    2,456sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1754
    1.61 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $309/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wonderful waterfront antique home on 1.6 acres. The Parker Bull House, circa 1754 located in Ivoryton overlooking the Falls River, this gracious home is a unique blend of original antique features with updated modern amenities. The large sunlit kitchen has granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, hardwood floors, and is adjacent to a spacious pantry/laundry room, heated sunroom, and a covered porch. The living room has a fireplace and leads to a formal dining room, both rooms with American Chestnut wide board flooring, and the dining room also has a fireplace and a beehive oven. A parlor serves as a comfortable family room, and there is also a powder room on the first floor. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an ensuite updated full bath; two additional bedrooms and another updated full bathroom. A large walk-up attic has plenty of room for storage, and a back staircase leads to the kitchen. The property includes a barn/garage, fabulous antique shed and an original outhouse. This home is next to Prive Swiss and across the street from Copper Beech Inn.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Susan A. Malan (860)767-5011,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-767-7488

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24176043MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Laundry, Sitting Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom Suite, Wide Board Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 252 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 16.8
      Bedroom
      • Features: Wide Board Floor
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 223.5 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 x 14.9
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 143.51 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.3 x 12.7
      Dining room
      • Features: Wide Board Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 191.52 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13.3 x 14.4
      Family room
      • Features: Wide Board Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 169.86 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.4 x 14.9
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 285.12 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14.4 x 19.8
      Living room
      • Features: Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 254.94 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17.11 x 14.9
      Other
      • Features: Wide Board Floor
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 101.46 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.9
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Oil
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Cooktop, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished
      • Attic: Walk-up
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,456
      • Total interior livable area: 2,456 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,456

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Parking features: Off Street, Driveway, Private
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Exterior features: Sidewalk, Garden
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond, River Front, Walk to Water, Access
      Lot
      • Size: 1.61 Acres
      • Features: Few Trees, Level, Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: 987429
      • Zoning: VR
      • Other equipment: Generator

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Clapboard
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Wood
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1754

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Tennis Court(s)
      • Subdivision: Ivoryton
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Essex

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $309/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $422,000
      • Annual tax amount: $7,862
      • Date on market: 5/15/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/15/2026Price change$759,900-5%$309/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24176043 Report a problem
        2/28/2026Listed for sale$799,900-3%$326/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24156424 Report a problem
        2/26/2026Listing removed$824,900$336/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24125900 Report a problem
        9/11/2025Listed for sale$824,900-2.4%$336/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24125900 Report a problem
        9/11/2025Listing removed$845,000$344/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24087006 Report a problem
        5/2/2025Price change$845,000-3.4%$344/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24087006 Report a problem
        4/16/2025Listed for sale$875,000+94.9%$356/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24087006 Report a problem
        10/2/2019Listing removed$449,000$183/sqft
        Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170193136 Report a problem
        9/18/2019Listed for sale$449,000$183/sqft
        Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170193136 Report a problem
        6/30/2019Listing removed$449,000$183/sqft
        Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170193136 Report a problem
        5/9/2019Listed for sale$449,000+4.4%$183/sqft
        Source: William Raveis Real Estate #170193136 Report a problem
        3/8/2019Sold$430,000-4.4%$175/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #170085728 Report a problem
        3/6/2019Pending sale$449,900$183/sqft
        Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170085728 Report a problem
        9/24/2018Price change$449,900-2%$183/sqft
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        9/17/2018Price change$459,000-4.2%$187/sqft
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        9/4/2018Price change$479,000-2%$195/sqft
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        8/28/2018Price change$489,000-2%$199/sqft
        Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170085728 Report a problem
        8/20/2018Price change$499,000-5%$203/sqft
        Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170085728 Report a problem
        6/30/2018Listed for sale$525,000+64.1%$214/sqft
        Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty #170085728 Report a problem
        4/26/2017Sold$320,000+196.3%$130/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #G10193116 Report a problem
        7/27/1998Sold$108,000$44/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,745 +3.2%$201,000
        2024$3,628 +15.5%$201,000 +44.6%
        2023$3,140 -0.3%$139,000
        2022$3,148 +1%$139,000
        2021$3,118 +2.8%$139,000
        2020$3,032 +0.8%$139,000
        2019$3,009 +11%$139,000 +12%
        2018$2,712 -0.5%$124,100
        2017$2,725 +1.8%$124,100
        2016$2,678 $124,100
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 06426

        Getting around

        28 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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        • Elementary: Essex

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