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28 River Road
Essex CT 06426 US

$1,650,000

Active Listing ID 24196638
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3 bed
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2,359 square feet
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3.00 Bath (2 Full , 1 Half)
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Lot: 0.48 Acres
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$1,650,000

Active Listing ID 24196638
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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 exceptional village walkability, this special home could serve as a weekend retreat or as your next place to call home.

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Property Features

  • Facts
  • Lot Size: 0.48 Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-type: Other
  • Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Exterior Finish: Garden Area, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Additional Features
  • Basement
  • Fireplace
  • Patio

School Information

  • School
  • Essex(Elementary)
  • Valley(HighSchool)

Property

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  • propertysubtype: Other
  • listprice: 1650000
  • unparsedaddress: 28 River Road
  • postalcity: Essex
  • stateorprovince: CT
  • country: US
  • postalcode: 06426
  • bathroomsfull: 2
  • bathroomshalf: 1
  • bathroomsonequarter: 0
  • bathroomsthreequarter: 0
  • lotsizeacres: 0.48
  • lotsizeunits: Acres
  • lotsizearea: 0.48
  • livingarea: 2359
  • livingareaunits: Square Feet
  • latitude: 41.364869
  • longitude: -72.400227
  • listagentfullname: Susan Malan
  • listagentemail: smalan@wpsir.com
  • listagentkey: 3yd-CTMLS-MALANS
  • listagentmlsid: MALANS
  • listagentpreferredphone: 6176454392
  • listagentofficephone: 8607677488
  • listofficekey: 3yd-CTMLS-PSOTH51
  • listofficemlsid: PSOTH51
  • disclaimer: Copyright © 2026 SmartMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • sourcesystemid: CTMLS
  • yearbuilt: 1790
  • listingcontractdate: 2026-08-11
  • listagenturl: http://www.williampitt.com
  • countyorparish: Middlesex
  • elementaryschool: Essex
  • highschool: Valley
  • appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • cooling: Central Air
  • fireplaceyn: True
  • transactiontype: ForSale
  • storiestotal: 0
  • parkingtotal: 5
  • waterfrontyn: False
  • franchiseaffiliation: Sotheby's International Realty
  • exteriorfeatures: Garden Area, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler, Patio
  • architecturalstyle: Colonial
  • rooms: Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 1
  • patioandporchfeatures: Patio
  • basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • dock: False
  • poolprivateyn: False
  • spayn: False
  • internetaddressdisplayyn: True
  • internetautomatedvaluationdisplayyn: True
  • internetconsumercommentyn: True
  • location: -72.40023, 41.36487
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Listing Changed: 8/18/2026 9:40:11 AM GMT
Source Updated Date: 8/22/2026 12:47:50 AM GMT

Courtesy of: Susan Malan, William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, smalan@wpsir.com

Copyright © 2026 SmartMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.