7 Orchard Heights Road
Essex, Connecticut 06426
Reduced from $949,000
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,772
- Acres
- 1.89
- Year Built
- 2002
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Set on a picturesque street in the charming town of Essex, 7 Orchard Heights Road offers classic New England living with spacious interiors and inviting outdoor spaces designed for everyday comfort and entertaining. This well maintained Colonial features a generously sized kitchen with ample cabinetry and workspace, flowing seamlessly into the main living areas for easy gatherings and relaxed daily living. A beautiful wraparound porch creates the perfect setting for morning coffee, summer evenings, and nighttime gatherings with friends and family. Offering 5-6 bedrooms, this spacious home provides exceptional flexibility for guests, home offices, or multigenerational living. The finished third floor adds valuable additional living space, ideal for a playroom, studio, or private retreat. The finished lower level is designed for recreation and relaxation, complete with a movie room, gym area, and full bathroom. and patio with separate entrance creating the perfect extension of the home for guests spending time, entertaining and everyday enjoyment.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 2002
- Days on Market
- 69 days
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,772 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 1.89 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total
- Property Taxes
- $8,516 / Annually
- HOA Fee
- $300 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
23
17 under contract
Median List Price
$1.15M
23 active listings
Median Closed Price
$700,000
76 sales
Median Days on Market
40
23 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$500
23 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
76 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$875,000
vs $1.15M median
23.9% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$316
vs $500 median
36.8% below median
Days on Market
69 days
vs 40 days median
29 days longer than median
Based on 23 active and 76 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 28, 2026.
Location
7 Orchard Heights Road, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$4,461
- Property Taxes$710
- Insurance$292
- HOA$25
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- County
- Middlesex
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Colonial
- Year Built
- 2002
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,772 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- High
- Valley
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Appliances
- Electric CooktopOven/RangeRefrigeratorDishwasher
- Basement
- FullPartially FinishedFull With Walk-Out
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleLower Level
- Additional Rooms
- Bonus Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 1.89 acres
- Zoning
- RU
- Garage / Parking
- 4 total parking spacesPavedDrivewayPrivateSharedPaved
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Construction
- Vinyl SidingWood
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Porch-Wrap AroundShedPorchDeckGarden Area
- Lot Description
- Level LotOn Cul-De-SacProfessionally Landscaped
HOA / Association
- Fee
- $300 / Annually
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $8,516 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 69
- MLS #
- 24176664
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
- Financing
- FHA,VA
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