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Waterfront Homes in Essex, CT

64 active listings on the market right now

Discover waterfront homes in Middlesex County in Essex, CT. Essex is repeatedly ranked one of the best small towns in America. A perfectly preserved Main Street, the Connecticut River waterfront, Essex Steam Train, and the Griswold Inn (one of the oldest continuously operating inns in the country) define this picture-postcard village. Median home price in Essex: $575,000. School rating: A.

Active Listings

Available Waterfront Homes in Essex

15 Cove Hill RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$625,000

15 Cove Hill Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

2 bd
3 ba
2,084 sqft
52 Pond Meadow RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$430,000

52 Pond Meadow Road

Essex, Connecticut 06442

2 bd
2 ba
810 sqft
93 Book Hill RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$400,000

93 Book Hill Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

3 bd
3 ba
1,572 sqft
46 West AvenueActiveSingle Family For Sale
$1,595,000

46 West Avenue

Essex, Connecticut 06426

3 bd
3 ba
2,708 sqft
36 Plains RoadActiveCommercial For Lease
$8

36 Plains Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

54,940 sqft
36 Plains RoadActiveCommercial For Lease
$11

36 Plains Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

54,940 sqft
17 Grandview TerraceActiveSingle Family For Sale
$599,900

17 Grandview Terrace

Essex, Connecticut 06426

2 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
41B River RoadActiveLots and Land For Sale
$995,000

41B River Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

-- sqft
13-21 Nott Lane A3ActiveCondo/Co-Op For Sale
$924,500

13-21 Nott Lane A3

Essex, Connecticut 06426

2 bd
3 ba
1,488 sqft
13 Mill RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$1,190,000

13 Mill Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

3 bd
3 ba
1,905 sqft
Lot 2 - 160 Saybrook RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$2,200,000

Lot 2 - 160 Saybrook Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

5 bd
5 ba
4,750 sqft
10 Bokum Road First floorActiveCommercial For Lease
$10

10 Bokum Road First floor

Essex, Connecticut 06426

9,864 sqft
Lot 1 - 160 Saybrook RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$1,750,000

Lot 1 - 160 Saybrook Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

4 bd
4 ba
3,500 sqft
3 Essex SquareActiveCommercial For Lease
$17

3 Essex Square

Essex, Connecticut 06426

4,260 sqft
18 Maple AvenueActiveSingle Family For Sale
$845,000

18 Maple Avenue

Essex, Connecticut 06426

3 bd
2 ba
1,554 sqft
7 Orchard Heights RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$949,000

7 Orchard Heights Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

6 bd
5 ba
2,772 sqft
35 Saybrook Road N4ActiveCommercial For Sale
$119,000

35 Saybrook Road N4

Essex, Connecticut 06426

0 bd
2 ba
1,339 sqft
112 River RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$1,150,000

112 River Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

2 bd
3 ba
3,278 sqft
165 Main StreetActiveResidential Rental
$2,000

165 Main Street

Essex, Connecticut 06442

2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
3 Essex SquareActiveSingle Family For Sale
$795,000

3 Essex Square

Essex, Connecticut 06426

0 bd
3 ba
4,260 sqft
11-C Bokum RoadActiveCommercial For Lease
$7

11-C Bokum Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

21,000 sqft
46 Main StreetActiveMulti-Family For Sale
$469,900

46 Main Street

Essex, Connecticut 06409

2 bd
2 ba
1,252 sqft
199 Westbrook RoadActiveSingle Family For Sale
$750,000

199 Westbrook Road

Essex, Connecticut 06426

3 bd
3 ba
1,979 sqft
85 River Road G2ActiveCondo/Co-Op For Sale
$449,500

85 River Road G2

Essex, Connecticut 06426

2 bd
2 ba
1,122 sqft
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many waterfront homes are currently for sale in Essex, CT?

Active inventory in Essex, CT changes daily as listings come on and go off market. The grid above shows the most recently updated listings — refresh for the latest count.

What is the median home price in Essex, CT?

The median home price in Essex, CT is approximately $575,000. Actual sale prices depend on location, condition, lot size, and timing of the listing.

What are property taxes like in Essex, CT?

Essex has a mill rate of approximately 21.50. Annual taxes equal the mill rate × the assessed value (70% of fair market value) ÷ 1,000.

Can Nomade Real Estate help me buy a home in Essex, CT?

Yes. Nomade represents buyers across all eight Connecticut counties with on-the-ground knowledge of Essex, CT pricing, schools, commute, and what makes each neighborhood different. Reach out via the contact form on any property page to start a search.

Why is Essex called one of the best small towns?

Essex has been repeatedly named one of America's best small towns by national publications for its perfectly preserved Main Street, historic Connecticut River waterfront, active arts community, and genuine New England character.

Looking in Essex?

Talk to a Nomade agent who actually knows Essex— pricing, schools, taxes, and what's not on the MLS yet.