28 River Road, Essex, Connecticut

$1,650,000

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3

Beds

2/1

Baths

2,359

Square feet

0.48

Acres

About 28 River Road

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

Features of 28 River Road

MLS® # 24196638
Price $1,650,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2/1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 2,359
Acres 0.48
Type Single Family For Sale
Style Colonial
Status Active

Community Information

Address 28 River Road
Area Essex Village
City Essex
County Middlesex
State Connecticut
Zip Code 06426

Amenities

Parking Spaces 5
Parking Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway
Garage Spaces 1
Is Waterfront No
Waterfront Walk to Water
Has Pool Yes
Pool Gunite, In Ground Pool

Interior

Appliances Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
Heating Hot Air, Propane
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 2

Exterior

Exterior Aluminum
Exterior Features Garden Area, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
Lot Description Fence - Privacy, Lightly Wooded, Dry, Professionally Landscaped
Roof Asphalt Shingle
Foundation Stone

School Information

Elementary Essex
High Valley

Additional Information

Date Listed August 11th, 2026
Days on Market 20
Zoning RU
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeWilliam Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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