Address
18 Orchard Heights Road, Essex, CT
Price
$ 549,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#24200706
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyMiddlesex
- CityEssex
- NeighborhoodEssex Village
- Zip06426
- Style
- Year Built1973
- Taxes$ 5922
- Price$ 549,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2648
- Lot Size0.65 Acres
Data Source:
Smart MLS
Property Description
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.
| Elementary School | High School |
|---|---|
| Essex Elementary School | Valley High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed $549,000 |
General Features
| Zoning | RU |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Essex Village |
| County | Middlesex |
| Tax Year | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Property Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Status | Active |
| Acres | 0.65 |
| Directions | CT-154 to Stanford Hill Rd. Turn left onto Orchard Heights. |
| High School | Valley |
| City | Essex |
| Elementary School | Essex |
| Sq Ft Total | 2648 |
| DOM | 1 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Style | Colonial |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
Interior Features
| Cooling System | Window Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 |
| Basement Description | Crawl Space,Concrete Floor |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Private Well |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Lightly Wooded,Level Lot,On Cul-De-Sac,Cleared |
| Color | Blue |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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