Charm abounds in this meticulously maintained riverfront home, the William Denison House. Originally built in 1767, this spacious 2,800 SQ FT 4-bedroom 2.5 bath antique colonial is sited on a magnificent .62-acre lot overlooking the Falls River with an in ground pool & a small bridge that leads to a picturesque private island. Water views include Jean's Island in the background, a part of the Essex Land Trust. Inside, you will find the perfect 1st floor layout - a formal living room w/original wood molding, FP & natural light. Located just off the living room is an office w/custom shelving, plantation blinds, French doors, & access to a small deck. The kitchen offers cork floors, S/S appls & granite counters, but the true centerpiece is the original hearth surrounded by woodwork & an original beehive oven. The kitchen opens to a dining area w/vaulted ceilings, wide planked wood floors & exposed, reclaimed beams. A huge, adjacent FR has exposed wood beams, glass slider to the backyard & access to the garage. Rare 1st fl primary suite w/remodeled shower & Jacuzzi bath. A laundry room & 1/2 bath complete the 1st fl. The 2nd fl has 2 bedrooms w/FPs, a full bath & bonus living space. A finished 3rd fl has a bedroom & a small, cozy room. Recent upgrades include solar panels, 4-zone propane heating system, HW heater, roof, EV-enabled outlet, 1st fl C/A compressor & 7 custom Marvin windows. With its old-world charm & beautiful views this home truly has it all!
Custom cherry wood cabinets in the family room do not convey with the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1767Year Built
0.62 acresLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by John Hill• Seabury Hill REALTORS
Bought with Eileen Boulay• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #24045793
Redfin Estimate
$947,719
$58K since sold in December 2024$17K since September
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Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
112.0%
+8.6% MoM
Median sale price
$1.4M
$793K MoM
Avg. days on market
35d
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Sale history for 77 Main St
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24045793
Dec 16, 2024
Pending
—
Dec 16, 2024
Sold
$890,000
$318/sq ft
Oct 16, 2024
Contingent
—
Sep 21, 2024
Listed
$895,000
$320/sq ft
Sep 17, 2024
Coming Soon
$895,000
$320/sq ft
Smart MLS #170396957
Dec 13, 2021
Sold
$725,000
$259/sq ft
Aug 3, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2021
Listed
$725,000
$259/sq ft
Waterfront living on the Falls River in this gorgeous charm filled home. You will love the parklike backyard with inground pool overlooking the scenic riverfront for kayaking and your own mini island in the river. The home has been nicely updated with a large first floor foot-print including a lovely 1st floor master-suite, a spacious family-room with fireplace, and sliding glass doors to the sun-filled backyard. You instantly fall in love with the large country kitchen with its cozy fireplace, and its breakfast area with windows allowing beautiful water-views. A convenient powder room is off the kitchen area. The fireplaced living-room enjoys an open flow to the dining room. A front staircase leads to the second floor 2 bedrooms, one with attached sitting room and a wonderful full bathroom. The third story has a bedroom suite with its own office area. Home enjoys central air and oil heat. Located in Essex's desirable Centerbrook village you will love walking to restaurants, post office, shops, an art gallery, and a cafe from this central location. Home has updated insulation and newer low maintenance Hardie board siding.
Smart MLS #170340423
Jan 19, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jan 8, 2021
Price Changed
$735,000
$262/sq ft
Oct 8, 2020
Listed
$765,000
$273/sq ft
Smart MLS #170175332
Oct 25, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 21, 2019
Listed
$689,000
$246/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 2005
Sold
$551,000
$197/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9084376
Sep 18, 2004
Listed
$569,000
$203/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1999
Sold
$287,500
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,297
$102,600 + $220,400
$323,000
2022
$7,298 (+1.0%)
$102,600 + $219,600
$322,200
2021
$7,227 (+2.8%)
$102,600 + $219,600
$322,200
2020
$7,027 (+0.7%)
$102,600 + $219,600
$322,200
2019
$6,976 (−3.0%)
$102,600 + $219,600
$322,200
2018
$7,195 (−0.5%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2017
$7,231 (+1.8%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2016
$7,106 (+2.4%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2015
$6,942 (+0.4%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2014
$6,912 (−13.7%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2011
$8,010
$138,300 + $283,500
$421,800
Tax history for 77 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,297
$102,600 + $220,400
$323,000
2022
$7,298 (+1.0%)
$102,600 + $219,600
$322,200
2021
$7,227 (+2.8%)
$102,600 + $219,600
$322,200
2020
$7,027 (+0.7%)
$102,600 + $219,600
$322,200
2019
$6,976 (−3.0%)
$102,600 + $219,600
$322,200
2018
$7,195 (−0.5%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2017
$7,231 (+1.8%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2016
$7,106 (+2.4%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2015
$6,942 (+0.4%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2014
$6,912 (−13.7%)
$71,300 + $258,000
$329,300
2011
$8,010
$138,300 + $283,500
$421,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.