Off Market Feb 2023 for $700K

$850,538

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,008/mo

•

2,342

sq ft

36 Gates Rd, Essex, CT 06426

About this home

Once located on 140 Acres the Historic Stephen W Starkey Homestead circa 1848 can now be yours! (Ask to see the History) This Classic Federal style home is a gem! Recent upgrades bring this gorgeous antique into the 21st Century. A Classic front foyer with original staircase welcomes you as well as a back entrance to the home through the brick floored Sunroom. A newly renovated dream kitchen includes all new cabinetry, quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting and a wonderful island, breakfast bar with beautiful wood countertop. A back staircase leads to the second floor. A pretty Living Room is complete with a wood burning fireplace, gleaming wood floors, built in bookcases and french doors to the spacious formal Dining Room. Adjacent to the DR is an ideal study/office. On the second floor you will find the Primary Bedroom which has beautiful original wideboard floors, new plantation shutters and ample closet space. A lovely full bath with walkin shower is located just outside the Primary BR. A second floor family room could also be an inhome office. Three other bedrooms and a second bath complete the upper level. The walkup attic has been partially finished and offers a wonderful large storage area. A barn in back can be used as a garage or storage. Make this gorgeous Historic home your new residence in the fabulous Connecticut River Village of Essex, once voted the Best Small Town in America. Located midway between Boston and New York. You will love living here!

Single-familyProperty Type

1847Year Built

0.98 acresLot Size

$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Philip Warner • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Listed by Kathy Schellens • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Bought with Heidi Hoss • Coldwell Banker Realty

Source:Smart MLS #170530183

Redfin Estimate

$850,538

$151K since sold in February 2023$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 26.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$990,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,202 sq ft
38 Prospect St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$1,000,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
35 Prospect St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$575,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,402 sq ft
32 Main St, Ivoryton, CT 06442
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,611,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,724 sq ft
101 N Main St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,000,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,448 sq ft
18 Little Point St, Essex, CT 06426
SOLD JUL 11, 2026
$1,800,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths2,950 sq ft
25 Pratt St, Essex, CT 06426

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Market trends in 06426, CT

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.7%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$877K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

48d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$649,900
2 beds2 baths1,654 sq ft
40 Sunset Ter, Essex, CT 06426
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Sale history for 36 Gates Rd

Date

Event

Price

Smart MLS #170530183

Feb 27, 2023

Sold

$700,000

$299/sq ft

Feb 4, 2023

Pending

—

Jan 8, 2023

Contingent

—

Nov 2, 2022

Price Changed

$675,000

$288/sq ft

Oct 23, 2022

Listed

$715,000

$305/sq ft

Smart MLS #170106443

Mar 6, 2020

Sold

$420,000

$179/sq ft

Jan 6, 2020

Pending

—

Dec 16, 2019

Contingent

—

Oct 21, 2019

Price Changed

$444,000

$190/sq ft

Jul 22, 2019

Price Changed

$449,000

$192/sq ft

Apr 22, 2019

Price Changed

$454,000

$194/sq ft

Jan 21, 2019

Price Changed

$459,000

$196/sq ft

Oct 19, 2018

Price Changed

$464,000

$198/sq ft

Jul 20, 2018

Listed

$469,000

$200/sq ft

This antique Classic Stephen Starkey Circa 1847 home is surrounded by flowering shrubbery on a nearly one acre lot creating a park-like feel. With the large south-facing windows, this home is bathed in sunlight for most of the day. The large eat-in kitchen provides an ideal setting for gatherings. For entertaining, the large living room with fireplace opens through French doors into an equally spacious formal dining room. On the second floor, four bedrooms surround a cozy den for reading and activities. The three full baths have been updated, each in a distinctive style. The classic screened-in porch provides beautiful views of the private backyard, barn and surrounding woods. A large rear entry with updated floor-to-ceiling Andersen windows and the rear screened-in porch makes this home feel bigger than the stated square footage indicates. The antique barn with wood-beam floors offers storage or office potential. Essex Village living and is convenient to the shops of Old Saybrook.

Smart MLS #N10190084

Feb 7, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jan 9, 2017

Listed

$499,000

$213/sq ft

Smart MLS #N10167014

Jan 6, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Sep 9, 2016

Listed

$529,000

$226/sq ft

Smart MLS #N10078929

Sep 9, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Sep 14, 2015

Listed

$529,000

$226/sq ft

Smart MLS #M9148799

Sep 14, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Jun 28, 2014

Listed

$598,000

$255/sq ft

Smart MLS #M9126977

Dec 21, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Mar 19, 2011

Listed

$685,000

$292/sq ft

Smart MLS #M9090752

Aug 15, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Aug 15, 2005

Listed

$849,000

$363/sq ft

Smart MLS #E166854

Aug 15, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Aug 15, 2005

Listed

$849,000

$363/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 3, 1987

Sold

$274,000

$117/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,650 (−0.2%)

$89,100 + $205,300

$294,400

2022

$6,666 (+1.0%)

$89,100 + $205,200

$294,300

2021

$6,601 (+2.8%)

$89,100 + $205,200

$294,300

2020

$6,419 (+0.7%)

$89,100 + $205,200

$294,300

2019

$6,372 (−20.8%)

$89,100 + $205,200

$294,300

2018

$8,050 (−0.5%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2017

$8,090 (+1.8%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2016

$7,950 (+2.4%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2015

$7,766 (+0.4%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2014

$7,733 (−17.5%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2011

$9,375

$129,600 + $364,100

$493,700

Tax history for 36 Gates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$6,650 (−0.2%)

$89,100 + $205,300

$294,400

2022

$6,666 (+1.0%)

$89,100 + $205,200

$294,300

2021

$6,601 (+2.8%)

$89,100 + $205,200

$294,300

2020

$6,419 (+0.7%)

$89,100 + $205,200

$294,300

2019

$6,372 (−20.8%)

$89,100 + $205,200

$294,300

2018

$8,050 (−0.5%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2017

$8,090 (+1.8%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2016

$7,950 (+2.4%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2015

$7,766 (+0.4%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2014

$7,733 (−17.5%)

$86,100 + $282,300

$368,400

2011

$9,375

$129,600 + $364,100

$493,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.98 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,342

Year built

1847

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

987859

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Barn
Garages Number: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour

Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: Lower Level
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4

Room Information
Room Count: 10
Basement Description: Full With Hatchway, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Walk-up

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Wood
Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch-Enclosed, Porch-Screened

Lot Information
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot

Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Color: gray

Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2342
Driveway Type: Paved

Financial

Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $294,300

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: 40 Gallon Tank, Oil
Heat Type: Baseboard, Hot Water
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Location

School Information
Middle Jr High School: Regional District 4
High School: Regional District 4
Elementary School: Essex

Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
Directions: Saybrook Road to south end of Gates Rd. #36. Corner of Gates and Cove Hill Rd.
County: Middlesex

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,342
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1847
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 987859

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 6

Around this home

Schools

Essex Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi

7/10

John Winthrop Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi

4/10

Valley Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

7/10

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Historical weather

Essex, CT • 06426

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$809,000 – $979,000

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Home values near 36 Gates Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Gates Road, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1579 Sq. Ft.	$619,231
1 Cove Hill Road, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1627 Sq. Ft.	$782,578

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Gates Road, Essex, CT 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 671 Sq. Ft.	$238,766
6 Cedar Grove Terrace, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1466 Sq. Ft.	$640,519

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27 Gates Road, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$560,478
7 Cove Hill Road, Essex, CT 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1935 Sq. Ft.	$932,167

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