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85 Main St, Centerbrook, CT 06409
About this home
Relax and take in the sunset over the water from your patio or enjoy it while paddling around the island at this home located on the Falls River in the Village of Centerbrook, in the Town of Essex. You can kayak, paddleboard, fish, or even ice skate right from your own yard. This 1874 farm house features high ceilings and tall windows let the light in and offers beautiful views from the main house of the water. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with a reflecting pool. The property is .35ac and has 90 feet of water frontage. The spacious kitchen features an island with seating. Premium appliances including Viking gas range/oven. The large 1900st ft barn once used as an art gallery has other possibilities. Behind the barn is a deck over the water for quiet relaxation. Convenient to town, the Village of Essex, CT River, Route 9 and I-95 and only two hours from NYC and Boston. Agent related to seller.
Property is unoccupied. Barn is in flood zone, but main house is not. Flood insurance is only $850/yr.
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Sale history for 85 Main St
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$331/sq ft
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$163/sq ft
Tax history for 85 Main St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Interior
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- Interior Information
- Total Rooms: 5
- Laundry Room Location: basement
- Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
- Interior Features: Cable - Available
- In-Law Apartment: No
- Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (Half): 1
- Bedroom Information
- Beds Total: 3
- Room Information
- Basement Description: Full, Unfinished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
- Has Attic
- Attic Description: Finished, Walk-up
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
- Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Water View
- Building Information
- Foundation Type: Stone
- Construction Description: Frame
- Property Information
- Waterfront Description: River, View
- Property Type: Single Family For Sale
- Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 1931
Financial
- Assessments Information
- Assessed Value: $309,600
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public Water Connected
- Sewage System: Septic
- Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank
- Heat Type: Hot Water
- Heat Fuel Type: Oil
- Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
- School Information
- Middle Jr High School: Per Board of Ed
- Intermediate School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- Location Information
- State: Connecticut
- Flood Zone
- Directions: Rt 9 ex3, east on Main St to #85
- Direct Waterfront
- County: Middlesex
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,931
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.35 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 986617
Other
- Documents & Disclosures
- Supplement Count Public: 1
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Lifestyle
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1162 Sq. Ft. | $266,670 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2275 Sq. Ft. | $643,240 |
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4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3111 Sq. Ft. | $796,585 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2007 Sq. Ft. | $639,223 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3880 Sq. Ft. | $1,028,243 |
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 869 Sq. Ft. | $462,537 |
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