Available for the first time in nearly 90 years, this exceptional 20.8 ACRES represent one of the very last large tracts of undeveloped land in historic Essex, widely celebrated as one of America's "Best Small Towns." The property features a striking combination of 8.5 level acres of virgin open field--ideal for farming, equestrian use or building--framed beautifully by an elevated wooded backdrop. & 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, just 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 3-6 substantial luxury residential lots or leveraging under CT Affordable Housing Law 8-30g to construct a high density multi-unit complex ranging from 33 units to perhaps 100 units, mirroring successful transit-oriented developments 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 12+ acre parcel in Westbrook, owned by the same sellers, being sold individually, if not together. See related MLS numbers.
Lot/land
Price cut: $1.3M (9/20)
$2,120,000
Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426
--beds
--baths
20.82Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
20.82 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 days
- 126
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Todd Gould (203)988-5414,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-245-6700
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24192566
Facts & features
Interior
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Features
- Frontage length: 439
Lot
- Size: 20.82 Acres
- Features: Additional Land Avail., Wooded, Borders Open Space, Level, Sloped, Open Lot, Highway Access, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: 986290
- Zoning: RU
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Needed
- Water: Well Required, Other
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Planned Unit Development, Library, Medical Facilities, Paddle Tennis, Park, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $230,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,438
- Date on market: 9/20/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2026 | Price change | $2,120,000-37.6% |
Source: | ||
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,400,000 |
Source: | ||
| 8/30/2026 | Pending sale | $3,400,000 |
Source: | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $3,400,000+60.4% |
Source: | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,120,000 |
Source: | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.





