1221 Essex Road
Westbrook, Connecticut 06498
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3 | 1
- SqFt
- 2,583
- Acres
- 3.50
- Year Built
- 1988
- Property Type
- Single Family

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About This Home
Welcome to your own private retreat offering the perfect blend of secluded tranquility yet minutes from Westbrook center, local town beach, restaurants, and major highway access. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the 2,583 sq. ft. Cape provides plenty of room for family, guests, or home office needs. This home is set on a peaceful 3.5 acres with a detached, oversized two-car garage offering plenty of vehicle parking, storage, & workshop potential. Upgrades include a new roof on both the house & garage as well as a new 1500-gallon septic tank. There is new carpeting and new window treatments throughout the house, including new motorized, honeycomb shades in the living room. The interior has been recently painted. The spacious kitchen has a large, granite-topped island, a new gas range, a greenhouse window, and cozy fireplace. It kitchen opens to an expansive 35' x 15' deck...ideal for alfresco dining. There are two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a laundry room on the first floor allowing for first floor living if needed. An impressive 19'x 17' primary bedroom is accessed from a private staircase. This light and bright room with its beamed cathedral ceiling, skylights, and private bath would also make a wonderful artist studio, bonus area, or game room. Two additional bedrooms and a bath are located off the home's second staircase. There is a propane generator and full basement with hatch. Across from The Preserve with hiking trails. Midway location between NYC & Boston.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Westbrook
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1988
- Days on Market
- 0 days
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3 full · 1 half
- Living Area
- 2,583 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 3.50 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage
- Property Taxes
- $7,372 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Westbrook Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
28
12 under contract
Median List Price
$549,500
28 active listings
Median Closed Price
$627,500
78 sales
Median Days on Market
28
28 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$278
28 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
78 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$695,000
vs $549,500 median
26.5% above median
Price / Sq Ft
$269
vs $278 median
In line with median
Days on Market
0 days
vs 28 days median
28 days fresher than median
Based on 28 active and 78 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Westbrook. Source: SmartMLS · As of September 17, 2026.
Location
1221 Essex Road, Westbrook, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Sep 10, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$3,610
- Property Taxes$614
- Insurance$232
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Westbrook
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- Middlesex
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year Built
- 1988
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 2,583 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Daisy Ingraham
- High
- Westbrook
Interior
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Heat Fuel
- Propane
- Cooling
- Ceiling FansSplit System
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Appliances
- Gas RangeMicrowaveRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherElectric Dryer
- Basement
- FullUnfinishedFull With Hatchway
- In-Law Apartment
- Possible
- Interior Features
- Cable - Available
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 3.50 acres
- Zoning
- RR
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spacesDetached Garage
- Waterfront Details
- Not Applicable
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Flood Zone
- No
- Construction
- Clapboard
- Color
- Tan
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- DeckGutters
- Lot Description
- SecludedSome WetlandsInterior LotTreedSloping Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $7,372 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- 24206675
- MLS Status
- Coming Soon
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