About 18 Orchard Heights Road
Welcome to 18 Orchard Heights Road, a charming modified saltbox colonial located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a desirable neighborhood. This home offers exceptional convenience, located just minutes from the boutique shops and historic charm of downtown Essex, with quick access to the vast amenities, dining, and shoreline conveniences of neighboring Old Saybrook. Inside, the home features a light-filled, functional layout designed for seamless main-level living including a first-floor primary suite, dedicated laundry space, and a recently updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and ample cabinetry. A spacious family room opens to a private deck, located at the rear of the property. The second floor boasts two more bedrooms and a full bath with an additional 600 square feet (per tax card) of unfinished space, presenting an incredible opportunity to create a second primary suite, home office, play area, or bonus room tailored to your needs. Combining timeless character, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location near the best of the Lower Connecticut River Valley, 18 Orchard Heights Road is ready to welcome its next owners home.
Features of 18 Orchard Heights Road
| MLS® # | 24200706 |
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| Price | $499,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 2,648 |
| Acres | 0.65 |
| Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Style | Colonial |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 18 Orchard Heights Road |
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| Area | Essex Village |
| City | Essex |
| County | Middlesex |
| State | Connecticut |
| Zip Code | 06426 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 3 |
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| Parking | Driveway |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Waterfront | Not Applicable |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Appliances | Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer |
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| Heating | Baseboard, Electric |
| Cooling | Window Unit |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Crawl Space, Concrete Floor |
Exterior
| Exterior | Aluminum |
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| Exterior Features | Shed, Deck, Hot Tub |
| Lot Description | Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, On Cul-De-Sac, Cleared |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete |
School Information
| Elementary | Essex |
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| Middle | Winthrop |
| High | Valley |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | September 9th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 23 |
| Zoning | RU |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l |
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