88 Main Street Essex, CT $ 2,800,000
88 Main Street
$ 2,800,000
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88 Main Street

Essex, CT, 06442
$ 2,800,000
Bedrooms5 Baths5.1 Sq 5,234

Monthly Estimate*

$ 17,240

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Single Family Home for sale in Essex, CT

for $2,800,000 with 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths, 1 half bath. This 5,234 square foot home was built in 1849 on a lot size of 1.86.

Move into this elegantly designed, meticulously restored estate in the nationally registered historic village of Ivoryton in the town of Essex. Built by the prominent Essex industrialist, Samuel Comstock, the 5,234 sq. ft. property on 1.86 acres offers history and grandeur to those seeking privacy and tasteful opulence. Preserved in the same family for five generations and recently completely re-designed and updated, this home is ideal for grand entertaining, large family gatherings, and other unique experiences. Historic details have been preserved throughout, complemented with an updated chef's kitchen, butler's pantry, and new appliances. Thoughtful, custom interior design elements feature prominently in the grand living room and multiple seating areas. The ample 5 bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms have been tastefully updated while retaining timeless architectural elements. Old world charm can be experienced in the renovated 3 season sunroom. Two separate home offices make working from home a pleasure. Outside, newly landscaped grounds mingle with century old trees and shrubs. New formal hedges, hydrangea gardens, fencing, and bluestone patios offer privacy, seclusion, and outdoor enjoyment unique for a property inside the village. The 20 x40 gunite pool is perfect for exercise and recreation alike. A newly constructed 2-car garage can accommodate electric vehicles or store vintage cars. Truly unique and like no other. A rare opportunity. See attachments for an extensive list of house history and improvements. Field Card states 4 bedrooms, but this homes operates with 5 bedrooms.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 2,800,000

Bedrooms

5

Full Bath

5

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 14,375

Style

Lot Size

1.86

Year Built

1849

Town/City

Essex

MLS | Web ID

24162042

Features
General
Zoning VR
Neighborhood Ivoryton
County Middlesex
Tax Year July 2025-June 2026
Property Type Single Family For Sale
Status Active
Acres 1.86
Directions #88 Main is located in the heart of Ivoryton next to the Town Post Office.
High School Valley
City Essex
Elementary School Essex
Sq Ft Total 5234
DOM 0
Year Built 1849
Exclusions Chandelier in Parlor Sitting Room
Style Colonial
Year Built Source Public Records
Pool Description Gunite Heated Salt Water In Ground Pool
Energy Features Programmable Thermostat
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Interior
Cooling System Central Air
Total Rooms 10
Basement Description Full Unfinished
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Exterior
Water Source Public Water Connected
Lot Description Fence - Full Level Lot Professionally Landscaped
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* Excluded Features
List By
Kirsten Adams

Listing Agent

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Broker

kadams@wpsir.com

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$18,438
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Monthly Principal & Interest
$17,240
Monthly Property Taxes
$1,198
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Nearby
895425 Elementary School
4789714 Middle School
Valley High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
4/6/2026$2,800,000 Listed Price

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88 Main Street, Essex, CT, 06442 is a Single Family Home for sale at $2,800,000 with 5,234 sqft and a lot size of 1.86. 88 Main Street has 5 bedrooms, 5.1 baths, and was built in 1849. The property's zip code is 06442 which is in Essex, CT