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$499,000
Monthly Est:$2,484
3 Beds
- 2 Baths
2 full baths
2,648sqft
18 Orchard Hts Rd, Essex, CT 06426
$499,000
$2,484/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
$-- HOA
28,314 sqft lot
$188/sq.ft
Description
Welcome to 18 Orchard Heights Road, a charming modified saltbox colonial located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a desirable neighborhood. This home offers exceptional convenience, located just minutes from the boutique shops and historic charm of downtown Essex, with quick access to the vast amenities, dining, and shoreline conveniences of neighboring Old Saybrook. Inside, the home features a light-filled, functional layout designed for seamless main-level living including a first-floor primary suite, dedicated laundry space, and a recently updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and ample cabinetry. A spacious family room opens to a private deck, located at the rear of the property. The second floor boasts two more bedrooms and a full bath with an additional 600 square feet (per tax card) of unfinished space, presenting an incredible opportunity to create a second primary suite, home office, play area, or bonus room tailored to your needs. Combining timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location near the best of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, 18 Orchard Heights Road is ready to welcome its next owners home.
- Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
- Listing updated: September 29, 2026 at 3:32 pm
- Listing Provided by: Erin Borruso | William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
- Source: SMART MLS-CT | MLS#: 24200706

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1973
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
2,648 sqft
Lot Size
28,314 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
SMART MLS
MLS Number
24200706
MLS Status
Active
Days on Market
28

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HOA Management
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Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Interior
Exterior Features
Shed, Deck, Hot Tub
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Heating
Electric, Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit
Sewer
Septic
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1973
Home type
Single Family Residence
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Architectural Style
Colonial
Foundation Details
Concrete
Utilities & Energy
Parking Features
Driveway
Water Source
Private Well
Laundry Features
Main Level
Basement
Crawl Space, Concrete Floor
Other Features
Lot Features
Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, On Cul De Sac, Cleared
Subdivision Name
Essex Village
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
09/22/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $499,000 -9.11% $188/sqft |
09/12/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $549,000 $207/sqft |
09/09/2026 Source: | Coming Soon | $549,000 $207/sqft |
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