49 River Road
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- SqFt
- 1,905
- Acres
- 2.00
- Year Built
- 1982
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Located on coveted River Road in picturesque Essex, this charming ranch-style home offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience, set on 2 beautiful acres just minutes from Essex Village. Boasting over 1,900 square feet of living space, this 3-bedroom, 3 full bathroom home features an open floor plan filled with natural light and designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. The inviting living area is centered around a fireplace, while the expansive finished basement provides exceptional additional living space, ideal for a family room, home office, gym, or guest accommodations. Step outside to enjoy the outdoor patio and peaceful surroundings. Additional highlights include a two-car garage and a highly sought-after location along one of Essex's most scenic roads.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Ranch
- Year Built
- 1982
- Days on Market
- 60 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3 full
- Living Area
- 1,905 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 2.00 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage · 6 total
- Property Taxes
- $9,516 / 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
$1.13M
vs $1.15M median
In line with median
Price / Sq Ft
$591
vs $500 median
18.2% above median
Days on Market
60 days
vs 40 days median
20 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
49 River Road, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$5,736
- Property Taxes$793
- Insurance$375
- 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
- Ranch
- Year Built
- 1982
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 1,905 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- High
- Valley
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- None
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Lower Level
- Appliances
- Electric RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- FullPartially Finished
- In-Law Apartment
- PossibleLower Level
- Interior Features
- Auto Garage Door OpenerCable - Available
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 2.00 acres
- Zoning
- RU
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spaces6 total parking spacesAttached GarageOff Street ParkingDrivewaySharedCrushed Stone
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to Water
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Clapboard
- Color
- Grey
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- PorchGarden AreaPatio
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedSloping LotProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,516 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 60
- MLS #
- 24157187
- MLS Status
- Under Contract
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