Westbrook Road
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 0
- Baths
- 0
- SqFt
- —
- Acres
- 20.82
- Property Type
- Land

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About This Home
Available for the first time in nearly 90 years, this exceptional 20.8 ACRES represent one of the very last large tracts of undeveloped land in historic Essex, widely celebrated as one of America's "Best Small Towns." The property features a striking combination of 8.5 level acres of virgin open field--ideal for farming, equestrian use or building--framed beautifully by an elevated wooded backdrop. & borders the protected land of both Essex & Westbrook Land Trusts. Location & accessibility are unmatched. Boasting over 800 feet of clear-line frontage on Route 153, the parcel is positioned perfectly midway between I-95 & Route 9, just minutes to the Old Saybrook/Westbrook Amtrak/Shoreline East train station for seamless travel from Boston, New York & beyond. Soil tested for water & drainage, a local civil engineer indicates the site is primed for high-yield development. The property offers remarkable flexibility: a possible 3-6 substantial luxury residential lots or leveraging under CT Affordable Housing Law 8-30g to construct a high density multi-unit complex ranging from 33 units to perhaps 100 units, mirroring successful transit-oriented developments nearby. The land is also believed to have substantial on-site topsoil & gravel reserves for immediate asset value. NOTE This sale is contingent upon an adjoining actively listed 12+ acre parcel in Westbrook, owned by the same sellers, being sold individually, if not together. See related MLS numbers.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property Type
- Land
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 0
- Baths
- 0 baths
- Lot Size
- 20.82 acres
- Property Taxes
- $4,292 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Land · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
2
1 under contract
Median List Price
$860,000
2 active listings
Median Closed Price
$350,000
3 sales
Median Days on Market
155
2 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
--
2 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
93.3%
3 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$2.12M
vs $860,000 median
2.5× the median
Price / Sq Ft
--
Median unavailable
Limited comparable data
Days on Market
0 days
vs 155 days median
155 days fresher than median
Based on 2 active and 3 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of land in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 1, 2026.
Location
Westbrook Road, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 30, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$10,899
- Property Taxes$358
- Insurance$707
- 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
- Land
- Subtype
- SingleFamilyResidence
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Per Board of Ed
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 20.82 acres
- Zoning
- RU
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Well RequiredOther
- Sewer
- Septic Required
- Lot Description
- Additional Land Avail.TreedBorders Open SpaceLevel LotSloping LotOpen Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $4,292 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24192566
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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