28 River Road
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,359
- Acres
- 0.48
- Year Built
- 1790
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
The Benjamin F. Post House, c. 1801, has been thoroughly and thoughtfully updated to provide all the amenities of modern living while respecting the historical integrity of the home. A sidewalk just steps from the property leads directly into the heart of Essex Village, an approximately 20-minute walk to its shops, restaurants, marina, and waterfront. Set on a .48-acre professionally landscaped lot backing up to a quiet wooded area, the fenced-in backyard boasts a beautiful gunite pool and a generous pool deck/patio, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Inside on the first floor, there is a light-filled chef's kitchen, well-appointed with upscale appliances including a commercial-grade six-burner range, a large center island, and ample counter space. There is also a formal dining room, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a library with a gas fireplace and built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. An additional room with its own exterior entrance could serve as an office or a potential first-floor bedroom. A lovely four-season sunroom overlooks the pool deck and features a convenient wet bar complete with a beverage chiller. There is also a powder room on the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite has an updated ensuite bathroom with marble finishes, a large walk-in closet, and a spacious sitting area. There are also two more bedrooms, another den/office area, a second updated bathroom, and laundry. Offering historic character, modern comforts, privacy, and
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1790
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,359 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.48 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage · 5 total
- Property Taxes
- $9,522 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
20
16 under contract
Median List Price
$1.07M
20 active listings
Median Closed Price
$720,000
75 sales
Median Days on Market
51
20 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$482
20 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
75 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$1.65M
vs $1.07M median
53.6% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$699
vs $482 median
45.0% above median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 51 days median
51 days fresher than median
Based on 20 active and 75 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of August 11, 2026.
Location
28 River Road, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Aug 6, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$8,509
- Property Taxes$794
- Insurance$550
- HOA$0
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
- 1790
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,359 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- High
- Valley
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Air
- Heat Fuel
- Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 2
- Appliances
- Gas RangeMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryerWine Chiller
- Basement
- PartialUnfinished
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.48 acres
- Zoning
- RU
- Garage / Parking
- 1 garage space5 total parking spacesDetached GaragePavedOff Street ParkingDrivewayCementOther
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to Water
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Pool
- GuniteIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- Aluminum
- Color
- White
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Exterior Features
- Garden AreaLightingUnderground SprinklerPatio
- Lot Description
- Fence - PrivacyLightly WoodedDryProfessionally Landscaped
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $9,522 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24196638
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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