It’s interesting to look at this brand-new home in the nearby Essex Village, which features more modern upgrades like quartz countertops and luxury vinyl plank flooring. Even with those higher-end finishes and the benefit of being new construction, it still sold for less per square foot than the home for sale at 41 Duchess Avenue. This suggests that 41 Duchess Avenue is positioned at the very top of the market, even when compared to newer, more updated options.

This is perhaps the most telling comparison since it’s located on the same street and offers almost the exact same amount of living space as 41 Duchess Avenue. Despite having nearly identical features and being built around the same time, this property sold for a much lower price per square foot. Seeing a home of this size and quality sell for $133 per square foot makes the $170 per square foot asking price for the home for sale look quite ambitious.

This sold listing is a great point of comparison as it’s located right in the same Essex Place community and was built just a year after 41 Duchess Avenue. While it offers a bit less square footage, it sold for nearly $90,000 less, which is a significant gap for the neighborhood. The interior finishes and overall curb appeal are very similar to the home for sale, suggesting that the current asking price for 41 Duchess Avenue might be a bit high for the immediate area.