175 River Road
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3 | 2
- SqFt
- 4,664
- Acres
- 2.87
- Year Built
- 2006
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Set along one of Essex's most coveted stretches of River Road, this exceptional waterfront estate offers a rare blend of understated elegance, privacy, and Connecticut River waterfront. Privately sited on nearly three acres, the property enjoys a serene, tucked-away feel while remaining just minutes from the heart of Essex Village. Custom-built and thoughtfully designed by its original owner, the residence spans over 4,600 square feet of beautifully scaled living space. Sun-filled interiors, expansive rooms, and a seamless layout create an inviting atmosphere ideal for both sophisticated entertaining and relaxed everyday living. Outdoors, the estate unfolds into a true retreat - complete with a substantial pool house, in-ground pool, and multiple areas for gathering and unwinding. Rarely does a property combine size, setting, and location so effortlessly. This is a distinguished offering in one of the Connecticut shoreline's most desirable enclaves.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 2006
- Days on Market
- 103 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3 full · 2 half
- Living Area
- 4,664 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 2.87 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 6 garage · 10 total
- Property Taxes
- $31,315 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
22
17 under contract
Median List Price
$1.06M
22 active listings
Median Closed Price
$700,000
76 sales
Median Days on Market
40
22 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$482
22 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
76 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$7.89M
vs $1.06M median
7.4× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$1,691
vs $482 median
3.5× the median
Days on Market
103 days
vs 40 days median
63 days longer than median
Based on 22 active and 76 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 27, 2026.
Location
175 River Road, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$40,224
- Property Taxes$2,610
- Insurance$2,630
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Middlesex
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 2006
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 4,664 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- High
- Valley
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 3
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Laundry Location
- Separate laundry room on the 2nd floor
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopWall OvenMicrowaveSubzeroDishwasherDisposalWasherDryerWine Chiller
- Basement
- FullUnfinished
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleDetached
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - AvailableElevatorSecurity System
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 2.87 acres
- Zoning
- RRR
- Garage / Parking
- 6 garage spaces10 total parking spacesAttached GarageDetached GarageOff Street ParkingDrivewayCrushed Stone
- Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Waterfront Details
- River
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pool
- HeatedIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- ShingleClapboard
- Color
- Grey
- Roof
- Wood Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- PorchDeckGarden AreaGuest HousePatio
- Lot Description
- Sloping LotClearedProfessionally LandscapedWater View
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $31,315 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 103
- MLS #
- 24164990
- MLS Status
- Active
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