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1221 Essex Road

Westbrook, Connecticut 06498

COMING SOON - NEW$695,000
Beds
5
Baths
3 | 1
SqFt
2,583
Acres
3.50
Year Built
1988
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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

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

Property + 12 nearby

Estimate Your Payment

Estimated Monthly Payment

Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED
$4,456

per 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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Listed By

Fran Manganello

(203) 641-2429

Coldwell Banker Realty

(203) 245-4700

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

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Data last updated on 9/17/2026 at 2:55 AM UTC.