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Property Description
Available for the first time in nearly 90 years, this exceptional 12 ACRES represents one of the very last large tracts of undeveloped land in the water community of Westbrook. The property features a striking combination of 7.5 level acres of virgin open field--ideal for farming, equestrian use or building--framed beautifully by an elevated wooded backdrop. The flat acreage provide an unobstructed southern view of 9 acre Lake Louise & borders the protected land of both Essex & Westbrook Land Trusts. Location & accessibility are unmatched. With 379 feet of clear-line frontage on Route 153, the parcel is positioned perfectly midway between I-95 & Route 9, just minutes to the Old Saybrook/Westbrook Amtrak & Shoreline East train station for seamless travel from Boston, New York & beyond. A local civil engineer believes the site is primed for high-yield development. The property offers remarkable flexibility: a possible 3-4 substantial luxury residential lots or leveraging under CT Affordable Housing Law 8-30g to construct high-density multi-unit complex ranging from 33 units to perhaps 100 units, mirroring successful transit-oriented development nearby. The land is also believed to have substantial on-site topsoil & gravel reserves for immediate asset value. NOTE This sale is contingent upon an adjoining actively listed for sale 20 acre parcel in Essex, owned by the same owners being sold individually, if not together. See related MLS numbers.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for Essex Rd
General
- Price: $1,440,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Land Residential
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24192570
- Updated: 8/14/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Driving Directions: From I-95, Exit 65, go North for 2.6 miles on Essex Rd aka Route 153 to the Essex town line. The open farmer's field on the left/west side is part of the property in BOTH Westbrook AND Essex.
- Total Lots Available: 1
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Per Board of Ed
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Required
- Water: Well Required, Other
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electric Available, Gas Available
Structural Information
- Description/Design: Planned Unit Development, Horse Property
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 12.2
- Frontage: State Road, Paved Road
- Frontage Feet: 379
- Land Improvements: None
- Zoning: Rr/ Ld
- Lot Description: Additional Land Avail., Farm Land, Borders Open Space, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: View
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $112,240
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Feasibility Study, Legal Description, Photo/Survey, Topographical Survey
- Property ID: 1039839
Listed by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Todd Gould
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Schools
Schools serving Essex Rd
School District:Westbrook School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westbrook Middle School 154 McVeagh Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 | 5-8 | 2.3 mi |
Daisy Ingraham School 105 Goodspeed Drive, Westbrook, CT 06498 | PK-4 | 2.8 mi |
Westbrook High School 156 McVeagh Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for Essex Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2026
Listed
$1,440,000
103.39%
MLS
4/03/1998
Sold
$708,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for Essex Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,558
4%
$158,120
—
2023
$3,431
2%
$158,120
—
2023
$3,371
3%
$158,120
—
2022
$3,283
51%
$158,120
82%
2021
$2,168
—
$86,700
—
2020
$2,168
1%
$86,700
—
2019
$2,139
1%
$86,700
—
2018
$2,113
—
$86,700
—
2017
$2,113
-16%
$86,700
-20%
2016
$2,508
3%
$108,380
—
2015
$2,440
3%
$108,380
—
2014
$2,362
4%
$108,380
—
2011
$2,274
—
$108,380
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Essex Road, Westbrook, CT 06498 (MLS# 24192570) is a Land Residential property with a lot size of 12.2 acres. Essex Road is currently listed for $1,440,000 and was received on August 14, 2026. Want to learn more about Essex Road? Do you have questions about finding other Land Residential real estate for sale in Westbrook? You can browse all Westbrook real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

