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5 Hemlock Drive, Essex, CT 06426

Essex
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty Group
5 Hemlock Drive,Essex, CT 06426
$1,975,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,023 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: john campbell(203) 415-5439
Office: compass connecticut, llc(203) 245-1593
MLS#:24172998
Source:CT

Price summary

  • Price:$1,975,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$653.32

About this home

5 Hemlock Drive is a 1972 Acorn Deck House - one of the most admired prefab designs in American residential architecture - comprehensively rebuilt under the direction of Marcus Gleysteen, AIA, founder of the award-winning Marcus Gleysteen Architects. While the original post-and-beam frame, cedar decking, brick chimney and characteristic roof form remain, every surface, system and finish has been renewed. The house now combines the bones and character of a mid-century modern classic with the comfort and performance of a home built today. The house sits on a nearly one-acre wooded lot on a quiet cul-de-sac in Essex, consistently ranked among the most beautiful small towns in America. A screen of rhododendrons and flowering trees gives the property a sense of seclusion, despite its proximity to the river and town. The main entry is reached by an original bluestone path along the side of the house; a secondary entry at the front leads down to the lower level and the new mudroom. The river...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1972
  • Listing ID #:24172998
  • Added:19 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 29, 2026 at 04:44 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Living area:3,023 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ductless, Split System
  • Heating:Heat Pump

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt Shingle
  • Year built:1972
  • Building area:3,023 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.94 Acres
  • Lot Features:Dry, Lightly Wooded, On Cul-De-Sac, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary, Modern
  • Construction Materials:Vertical Siding
  • Exterior Features:Garden Area, Patio, Porch, Porch-Screened, Porch-Wrap Around, Underground Utilities, Wrap Around Deck

Schools

  • High school:Per Board of Ed
  • Middle school:Per Board of Ed
  • Elementary school:Essex

Utilities

  • Water:Private Well

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,975,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$653.32
  • Tax amount:$5,559 (July 2025-June 2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Amenities:Park

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:4
  • Parking description:Driveway, Paved, Private, Under House Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1
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