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MLS 24196638 For Sale Price Reduced Open House Updated September 22, 2026
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28 River Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

$1,595,000
On market 34 days
28 River Road
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About This Property

The Benjamin F. Post House, c. 1801, has been thoroughly and thoughtfully updated to provide all the amenities of modern living while respecting the historical integrity of the home. A sidewalk just steps from the property leads directly into the heart of Essex Village, an approximately 20-minute walk to its shops, restaurants, marina, and waterfront. Set on a .48-acre professionally landscaped lot backing up to a quiet wooded area, the fenced-in backyard boasts a beautiful gunite pool and a generous pool deck/patio, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Inside on the first floor, there is a light-filled chef's kitchen, well-appointed with upscale appliances including a commercial-grade six-burner range, a large center island, and ample counter space. There is also a formal dining room, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a library with a gas fireplace and built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. An additional room with its own exterior entrance could serve as an office or a potential first-floor bedroom. A lovely four-season sunroom overlooks the pool deck and features a convenient wet bar complete with a beverage chiller. There is also a powder room on the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite has an updated ensuite bathroom with marble finishes, a large walk-in closet, and a spacious sitting area. There are also two more bedrooms, another den/office area, a second updated bathroom, and laundry. Offering historic character, modern comforts, privacy, and

Property Details

Interior

Heat
Hot Air — Propane
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Partial,Unfinished

Exterior & Lot

Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Construction
Construction
Pool
Gunite,In Ground Pool
Waterfront
Walk to Water
Exterior Features
Garden Area Lighting Underground Sprinkler Patio
Lot Description
Fence - Privacy Lightly Wooded Dry Professionally Landscaped
Garage & Parking
Detached Garage Paved Off Street Parking Driveway

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Private Well
Sewer
Septic

Community & Schools

Elementary
Essex
High
Valley
Neighborhood
Essex Village
Nearby Amenities
Health Club Lake Library Medical Facilities Paddle Tennis

Appliances

Included
Gas Range Microwave Range Hood Refrigerator Dishwasher Washer Dryer Wine Chiller

28 River Road

Essex , Connecticut 06426

$1,595,000

Was $1,650,000 Reduced

On market 34 days

Beds
3
Baths
3
SqFt
2,359
Type
Single Family
County Middlesex
Garage 1
Rooms -
Lot Size 0.48 Acres
Property Tax $9,522
Assessed Value $494,400
Year Built 1790
Style Colonial
Zoning RU
Parking Spaces 5

Payment Estimate

30-year fixed. Includes taxes; estimates only.

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Property Map

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Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is sourced from the local MLS feed. Brokerage shown: PSOTH51.

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