Available for the first time in nearly 90 years, this exceptional 33 ACRES represents one of the very last large tracts of undeveloped land in Essex, widely celebrated as one of America's "Best Small Towns." Straddling the town line with parcels in both historic Essex & the water community of Westbrook, the property features a striking combination of 16 level acres of virgin open field--ideal for farming, equestrian use or building--framed beautifully by an elevated wooded backdrop. The flat acreage provides an unobstructed southern aspect view of 9 acre Lake Louise & borders the protected land of both Essex & Westbrook Land Trusts. Location & accessibility are unmatched. Boasting over 800 feet of clear-line frontage on Route 153, the parcel is positioned perfectly midway between I-95 & Route 9, minutes to the Old Saybrook/Westbrook Amtrak/Shoreline East train station for seamless travel from Boston, New York & beyond. Soil tested for water & drainage, a local civil engineer indicates the site is primed for high-yield development. The property offers remarkable flexibility: a possible 6-10 substantial luxury residential lots or leveraging under CT Affordable Housing Law 8-30g to construct a high density multi-unit complex ranging from 66 units to perhaps over 270 units, mirroring successful transit-oriented developments nearby. The land is also believed to have substantial on-site topsoil & gravel reserves for immediate asset value. This is a rare generational opportunity
| Listing Id: | 24195081 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $3,400,000 |
| Property Type: | Lot & Land |
| Property Sub Type: | Residential Land |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Property Tax: | $4,438 |
| Acres: | 33.02 |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | Essex |
| Neighborhood: | Essex Village |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 06426 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Assessed Value: | $230,400 |
| Basement Description: | No |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Current Price: | $3,400,000.00 |
| Directions: | I-95, Exit 65, go North for 2.6 miles on Essex Rd aka Route 153. At the Essex/Westbrook town line, on the left/West side is a 16 acre open farmer's field in both Essex & Westbrook, part of the entire 33 acre parcel. |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | No |
| Documents Available: | Feasibility Study, Legal Description, Percolation Test, Photo/Survey, Soil Survey, Topographical Survey |
| Elementary School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Expected Active Date: | 2026-08-14 |
| High School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-31 |
| Location: | Highway Access, Suburban |
| Lot Description: | Treed, Farm Land, Borders Open Space, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Open Lot |
| Lot Improvements: | None |
| Lots Number Of: | 1 |
| Mil Rate Total: | $19.26 |
| Status: | Active |
| Occupied By: | Vacant |
| Original List Price: | $3,400,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 986290 |
| Pending Date: | 2026-08-30 |
| Possession Availability: | Immediate |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (203) 988-5414 |
| Price: | $3,400,000 |
| Property Info: | Planned Unit Development, Horse Property |
| Road Frontage Approximate: | 818 |
| Road Frontage Description: | State Road, Paved Road |
| Septic Approval Yn: | No |
| Septic Plan Available Yn: | No |
| Sewage System: | Septic Required |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Subdividable Ynu: | Yes |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Utilities Available: | Cable Available, Electric Available, Gas Available |
| Waterfront Description: | View |
| Water Source: | Private Well, Other |
| Zoning: | RU |
Listing Courtesy of: William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing Agent: Todd Gould
(203) 988-5414
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