
Land with Home for Sale in Essex, Connecticut
175 River Rd, Essex, CT 06426
Set along one of Essex's most coveted stretches of River Road, this exceptional waterfront estate offers a rare blend of understated elegance, privacy, and Connecticut River waterfront. Privately sited on nearly three acres, the property enjoys a serene, tucked-away feel while remaining just minutes from the heart of Essex Village. Custom-built and thoughtfully designed by its original owner, the residence spans over 4,600 square feet of beautifully scaled living space. Sun-filled interiors, expansive rooms, and a seamless layout create an inviting atmosphere ideal for both sophisticated entertaining and relaxed everyday living. Outdoors, the estate unfolds into a true retreat - complete with a substantial pool house, in-ground pool, and multiple areas for gathering and unwinding. Rarely does a property combine size, setting, and location so effortlessly. This is a distinguished offering in one of the Connecticut shoreline's most desirable enclaves.
Location
- Street address
- 175 River Rd
- County
- Middlesex County
- Elevation
- 63 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.87 acres
- Zoning
- RRR
- MLS #
- CTMLS 24164990
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $31,315
Open houses
| Date | Begins | Ends | Appt needed | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | No | This is part of an eight home tour. Visit all eight and you will be entered in the raffle for a $400 |
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Franchise
- Sotheby's International Realty
Lot
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Features
- Cleared, Professionally Landscaped, Sloping Lot, Water View
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 10
- Pool
- Patio
- Structures
- Guest House
- Features
- Porch, Deck, Garden Area, Guest House, Patio
Structure
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Water
- Private
- Cooling
- Central Air
Interior
- Room Count
- 8
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 5, Bedroom x 3
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Subzero, Wall Oven, Washer, Wine Chiller
- Security
- Security System
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
- Features
- Available, Elevator, Security System Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Essex | Elementary |
| Valley | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | New listing | $7,889,000 | — | CTMLS |







































