About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 18 Orchard Heights Road in Essex, CT is listed for $499,000 ($188 per sqft). Built in 1973, the home offers 2,648 sqft of living space on a 0.65 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1973
  • 0.65 acre lot
  • 3 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 full
3 spaces
1973

Amenities

FireplaceA/C
Listing 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,669/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$361
Interest$2,162
Insurance$146

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

18 Orchard Heights Road

Essex, CT 06426

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

Shed,Deck,Hot Tub

Property Details

Outdoor Features

Deck

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Gas CooktopWall OvenRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryer

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 18 Orchard Heights Road is listed at $499,000 ($188/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,669 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1973, 0.65 acre lot, 3 parking spaces, Fireplace. Exterior Features: Shed,Deck,Hot Tub.

This property is listed by Erin Borruso.

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Erin Borruso

Agent at William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty · Broker phone: 8607677488 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

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18 Orchard Heights Road, Essex, CT 06426

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