Just outside of Essex Village, this exceptional piece of sub-dividable property includes an Antique Colonial and 12.69 acres of rolling hills with water views out to the Connecticut River. The house sits on Saybrook Road across from South Cove and enjoys some rear and side-yard privacy. The home has had many recent updates including a new roof, a recently drilled well and exterior paint. The rear yard runs adjacent to and enjoys frontage on Essex Hills Drive up to the top of the Cul de Sac on Squire's Lane, creating the possibility of perhaps using almost the entire combined frontage of both roads to create and easily access up to 6 additional lots. This setting and location would support building luxury, water-view homes within a short distance to Essex Village, a commodity readily in demand! There is enough land to create a horse property with entrance through the existing property and keep the parcel whole to privately enjoy acreage no longer available this close to the Village. Possibilities abound! Property is occupied and all showings, including walking the Town Assessors Map Depicting the Lot bordering Essex Hills and Squire Lane to topacreage need confirmation as large, protective dog is in residence and needs to be removed. Also listed as Land under MLS 170612924.
Sold for $1,000,000
$1,000,000
160 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT 06426
2beds
1,818sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
12.69 Acres Lot
$1,011,900 Zestimate®
$550/sqft
$3,419 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,011,900
$911,000 - $1.12M
$3,419/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 22, 2026 at 12:39pm
Listed by:
Colette Harron (860)304-2391,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-767-7488,
Ellen Henderson 860-961-9643,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with:
Non Member
Non-Member
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170612922
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Full Bath, Laundry Hookup
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Dirt Floor,Interior Entry
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,818
- Total interior livable area: 1,818 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,818
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Private, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 12.69 Acres
- Features: Split Possible, Few Trees, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 986509
- Zoning: RU
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Essex
- Subdivision: Essex Village
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Sold | $1,000,000-13%$550/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170612922 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$633/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170612922 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$633/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170612924 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2024 | Contingent | $1,150,000$633/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170612924 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$633/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170612922 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,164 +3.2% | $438,200 |
| 2024 | $7,910 +26.2% | $438,200 +57.9% |
| 2023 | $6,269 -0.3% | $277,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Essex Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Essex
- High: Valley
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Connecticut
- Middlesex County
- Essex
- 06426
- Essex Village
- 160 Saybrook Road