About 39 Prospect Street
Hilltop Cottage c.1900 The Perfect pied a terre in the heart of the historic Essex CT yachting village welcomes you in each season. In spring, see your professional perennial cottage garden come alive with roses, irises, and peonies. In summer, entertain friends on your large private deck overlooking more gardens and catching the breeze off Long Island Sound. In fall, join in the village Halloween parade then cozy up in front of your carefree gas fireplace. As winter arrives, stroll down to Main Street for holiday shopping in a Hallmark movie town, then watch the twinkling lights on the opposite shore of the mighty Connecticut River from your English cottage dining area. Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, chic galley kitchen, mini splits, living room with year-round sun porch. One-car garage plus ample street parking. Freshly painted in Farrow & Ball. Window treatments and stair runner included. Furnishings are negotiable. Lock-and-leave charm and convenience minutes from I-95, Amtrak, and Tweed Airport.
Features of 39 Prospect Street
| MLS® # | 24124742 |
|---|---|
| Price | $799,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1/1 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 961 |
| Acres | 0.07 |
| Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Style | Cape Cod |
| Status | Under Contract - Continue to Show |
Community Information
| Address | 39 Prospect Street |
|---|---|
| Area | Essex Village |
| City | Essex |
| County | Middlesex |
| State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code | 06426 |
Amenities
| Features | Thermopane Windows |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Parking | Attached Garage, Off Street Parking, Unpaved |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Walk to Water |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer |
| Heating | Baseboard, Electric, Oil, Propane |
| Cooling | Ductless, Split System |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
Exterior
| Exterior | Shingle, Vinyl Siding |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
| Lot Description | Sloping Lot |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete, Stone |
School Information
| Elementary | Essex |
|---|---|
| Middle | Per Board of Ed |
| High | Regional District 4 |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | April 20th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 77 |
| Zoning | VR |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |

