18 Orchard Heights Road, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS # 24200706)

Price $499,000
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 2 Baths
Home size 2,648 sqft
Lot Size 28,314 sqft
Days on Market 42
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.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 9/22/2026 Year Built 1973
County Middlesex

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Essex
Jr. High School Winthrop
High School Valley

Price History

Prior to Sep 22, '26 $549,000
Sep 22, '26 - Today $499,000

Additional Details

AIR Window Unit(s)
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
BASEMENT Concrete, Crawl Space
CONSTRUCTION Aluminum Siding, Frame
FIREPLACE Yes
HEAT Baseboard, Electric
LOT 0.65 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Level
PARKING Gravel, Driveway
SEWER Septic Tank
STYLE Colonial
TAXES 5922
WATER Well
ZONING RU

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