28 River Road, Essex, CT 06426

Essex
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Real Estate
28 River Road,Essex, CT 06426
$1,595,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,359 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: susan malan(860) 767-5011
Office: william pitt sotheby's int'l(860) 767-7488
MLS#:24196638
Source:CT

Price summary

  • Price:$1,595,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$676.13

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1790
  • Listing ID #:24196638
  • Added:48 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 28, 2026 at 12:58 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:11
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wine Chiller
  • Basement Description:Partial, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,359 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Hot Air
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt Shingle
  • Year built:1790
  • Building area:2,359 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.48 Acres
  • Lot Features:Dry, Fence - Privacy, Lightly Wooded, Professionally Landscaped
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Aluminium
  • Exterior Features:Garden Area, Lighting, Patio, Underground Sprinkler

Schools

  • High school:Valley
  • Elementary school:Essex

Utilities

  • Water:Private Well
  • Sewer:Septic

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,595,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$676.13
  • Tax amount:$9,522 (July 2026-June 2027)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Chiller
  • Amenities:Lake, Library, Paddle Tennis
  • Pool features:In Ground Pool

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:5
  • Parking description:Cement, Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street Parking, Paved
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1
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