18 Orchard Heights Road
Essex, Connecticut 06426
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- SqFt
- 2,648
- Acres
- 0.65
- Year Built
- 1973
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Welcome to 18 Orchard Heights Road, a charming modified saltbox colonial located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a desirable neighborhood. This home offers exceptional convenience, located just minutes from the boutique shops and historic charm of downtown Essex, with quick access to the vast amenities, dining, and shoreline conveniences of neighboring Old Saybrook. Inside, the home features a light-filled, functional layout designed for seamless main-level living including a first-floor primary suite, dedicated laundry space, and a recently updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and ample cabinetry. A spacious family room opens to a private deck, located at the rear of the property. The second floor boasts two more bedrooms and a full bath with an additional 600 square feet (per tax card) of unfinished space, presenting an incredible opportunity to create a second primary suite, home office, play area, or bonus room tailored to your needs. Combining timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location near the best of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, 18 Orchard Heights Road is ready to welcome its next owners home.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Essex
- Neighborhood
- Essex Village
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Colonial
- Year Built
- 1973
- Days on Market
- 1 day
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2 full
- Living Area
- 2,648 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.65 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 3 total
- Property Taxes
- $5,922 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Essex Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
21
12 under contract
Median List Price
$979,860
21 active listings
Median Closed Price
$745,000
78 sales
Median Days on Market
76
21 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$455
21 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
78 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$549,000
vs $979,860 median
44.0% below median
Price / Sq Ft
$207
vs $455 median
54.5% below median
Days on Market
1 day
vs 76 days median
75 days fresher than median
Based on 21 active and 78 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 10, 2026.
Location
18 Orchard Heights Road, Essex, Connecticut
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Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 3, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$2,837
- Property Taxes$494
- Insurance$183
- 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
- 1973
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,648 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Essex
- High
- Valley
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Heat Fuel
- Electric
- Cooling
- Window Unit
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Laundry Location
- first floorbetween kitchen and primary
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopWall OvenRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer
- Basement
- Crawl SpaceConcrete Floor
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 0.65 acres
- Zoning
- RU
- Garage / Parking
- 3 total parking spacesDrivewayGravel
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Aluminum
- Color
- Blue
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- ShedDeckHot Tub
- Lot Description
- Lightly WoodedLevel LotOn Cul-De-SacCleared
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $5,922 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 1
- MLS #
- 24200706
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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