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18 Orchard Heights Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

ACTIVE$499,000

Reduced from $549,000

Beds
3
Baths
2
SqFt
2,648
Acres
0.65
Year Built
1973
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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
50 days
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

Median Days on Market

49

28 active listings

Median $ / Sq Ft

$455

28 active listings

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

73 sales

How this home compares

List Price

$499,000

vs $999,000 median

50.1% below median

Price / Sq Ft

$188

vs $455 median

58.7% below median

Days on Market

50 days

vs 49 days median

In line with median

Based on 28 active and 73 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Essex. Source: SmartMLS · As of October 29, 2026.

Location

18 Orchard Heights Road, Essex, Connecticut

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$3,381

per month

  • Principal & Interest$2,721
  • Property Taxes$494
  • Insurance$166
  • 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
50
MLS #
24200706
MLS Status
Active

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Listed By

Erin Borruso

(860) 227-4023

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

(860) 767-7488

This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.

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