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    31 N Main St, Essex, CT 06426

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    $2,195,000

    Original 1916 E.E. Dickinson office building with water views.

    Type:Commercial
    Added:
    Apr 27, 2026
    Days on Market:
    34
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 27 at 3:26 pm

    Property Features for 31 N Main St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1916

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    Listing Contact
    Susan A. Malan
    Susan A. Malan

    Listing agent Susan A. Malan License #REB.0794430

    Listing office William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Listing date Apr 27, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Historic E.E. Dickinson office building with original 1916 construction details.
    • Enjoy water views of the Connecticut River.
    • Prime location: walking distance to Essex Village restaurants, marinas, and galleries.
    • Three floors with a total of 26 private offices.
    • Multiple lavatories on each level.
    • Lower level features a reception area, IT room, and secure storage.

    Overview

    This is the original E.E. Dickinson office building, constructed in 1916, retaining many of its original finishes. The main level features 11 offices, a copy/mail room, and 2 lavatories. The upper level includes 11 offices and 3 lavatories. The lower level offers 4 private offices, a reception area, an IT room, a secure storage room, and 2 lavatories. Many offices provide water views of the Connecticut River. The property is located within walking distance to Essex Village, with its restaurants, marinas, and galleries.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office buildings

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon Hotel & Motel

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Essex
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Connecticut
    Longitude
    -72.390847
    Latitude
    41.3564854

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Original 1916 E.E. Dickinson office building with water views.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 31 N Main St Essex, CT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,195,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Historic E.E. Dickinson office building with original 1916 construction details.; Enjoy water views of the Connecticut River.; Prime location: walking distance to Essex Village restaurants, marinas, and galleries.
    (860) 767-5011
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    Susan A. Malan
    Susan A. Malan
    Real Estate License ID: REB.0794430
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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