28 River Road
Essex, CT 06426
$1,595,000 - Essex Village
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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
| Listing Id: | 24196638 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,595,000 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Beds Total: | 3 |
| Baths Full: | 2 |
| Baths Half: | 1 |
| Living Area Sqft Per Public Record: | 2,359 |
| Property Tax: | $9,522 |
| Acres: | 0.48 |
| Style: | Colonial |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | Essex |
| Neighborhood: | Essex Village |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 06426 |
| Year Built: | 1790 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Appliances Included: | Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller |
| Assessed Value: | $494,400 |
| Attic Description: | Storage Space, Walk-up |
| Attic Yn: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Partial,Unfinished |
| Baths Total: | 3 |
| Color: | White |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | Central Air |
| Current Price: | $1,595,000.00 |
| Directions: | GPS friendly |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | No |
| Driveway Type: | Cement, Other |
| Elementary School: | Essex |
| Expected Active Date: | 2026-08-18 |
| Exterior Features: | Garden Area, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler, Patio |
| Exterior Siding: | Aluminum |
| Fireplaces Total: | 2 |
| Flood Zone Yn: | No |
| Foundation Type: | Stone |
| Fuel Tank Location: | Above Ground |
| Garage & Parking: | Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway |
| Garages Number: | 1 |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Propane |
| Heat Type: | Hot Air |
| High School: | Valley |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Propane, 40 Gallon Tank |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-08-11 |
| Lot Description: | Fence - Privacy, Lightly Wooded, Dry, Professionally Landscaped |
| Mil Rate Total: | $19.26 |
| Status: | Active |
| Nearby Amenities: | Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Owner |
| Original List Price: | $1,650,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 985594 |
| Parking Total Spaces: | 5 |
| Pool Description: | Gunite, In Ground Pool |
| Possession Availability: | Negotiable |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (617) 645-4392 |
| Price: | $1,595,000 |
| Remarks Public Addendum: | exceptional village walkability, this special home could serve as a weekend retreat or as your next place to call home. |
| Roof Information: | Asphalt Shingle |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 2,359 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 2,359 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | Yes |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Total Rooms: | 11 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Description: | Walk to Water |
| Water Source: | Private Well |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Zoning: | RU |
Listing Courtesy of: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing Agent: Susan A Malan
(860) 767-5011
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Property Last Updated: October 08, 2026 06:51 PM - ET