Essex

Shoreline, Connecticut

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Incorporated in 1639, the town of Essex consists of three villages: Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. Settled around the Falls River and Connecticut River, Essex boasts scenic views, historic architecture, gracious tree-lined streets, eclectic shops, marinas, acclaimed restaurants and a remarkable history.

With three yacht clubs and numerous marinas, Essex allows boaters to dock their boats and walk to fabulous shopping and many outstanding restaurants. For fishing, the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound are fertile waters for a variety of species including shad, striped bass, blue fish and black fish. The Sound is also perfect for sailing and for power boaters, and provides an easy day trip to Long Island. The town is home to numerous civic groups, an active historical society and garden club. It is known for a variety of the parades that it hosts each year, including one on Groundhog Day and the Burning of the Ships Parade, which commemorates a British raid that took place in 1814 and left dozens of ships ablaze in the harbor.

Incorporated in 1639, the town of Essex consists of three villages: Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. Settled around the Falls River and Connecticut River, Essex boasts scenic views, historic architecture, gracious tree-lined streets, eclectic shops, marinas, acclaimed restaurants and a remarkable history.

With three yacht clubs and numerous marinas, Essex allows boaters to dock their boats and walk to fabulous shopping and many outstanding restaurants. For fishing, the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound are fertile waters for a variety of species including shad, striped bass, blue fish and black fish. The Sound is also perfect for sailing and for power boaters, and provides an easy day trip to Long Island. The town is home to numerous civic groups, an active historical society and garden club. It is known for a variety of the parades that it hosts each year, including one on Groundhog Day and the Burning of the Ships Parade, which commemorates a British raid that took place in 1814 and left dozens of ships ablaze in the harbor.

Incorporated in 1639, the town of Essex consists of three villages: Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. Settled around the Falls River and Connecticut River, Essex boasts scenic views, historic architecture, gracious tree-lined streets, eclectic shops, marinas, acclaimed restaurants and a remarkable history.

With three yacht clubs and numerous marinas, Essex allows boaters to dock their boats and walk to fabulous shopping and many outstanding restaurants. For fishing, the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound are fertile waters for a variety of species including shad, striped bass, blue fish and black fish. The Sound is also perfect for sailing and for power boaters, and provides an easy day trip to Long Island. The town is home to numerous civic groups, an active historical society and garden club. It is known for a variety of the parades that it hosts each year, including one on Groundhog Day and the Burning of the Ships Parade, which commemorates a British raid that took place in 1814 and left dozens of ships ablaze in the harbor.

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Featured Listings

7 Dickinson Lane
Essex, CT $4,795,000

7 Dickinson Lane

Essex, CT

$4,795,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 5/1 Baths
  • 6,824 Sqft
30 Main Street
Essex, CT $4,495,000

30 Main Street

Essex, CT

$4,495,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4/1 Baths
  • 3,488 Sqft
192 Westbrook Road
Essex, CT $2,450,000

192 Westbrook Road

Essex, CT

$2,450,000
  • 0/4 Baths
  • 15,316 Sqft
22 West Avenue
Essex, CT $2,295,000

22 West Avenue

Essex, CT

$2,295,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3/1 Baths
  • 3,276 Sqft
6 Crosstrees Hill Road
Essex, CT $1,690,000

6 Crosstrees Hill Road

Essex, CT

$1,690,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4/1 Baths
  • 5,071 Sqft
36 West Avenue
Essex, CT $1,487,000

36 West Avenue

Essex, CT

$1,487,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3/1 Baths
  • 2,838 Sqft
17 Lookout Hill
Essex, CT $1,395,000

17 Lookout Hill

Essex, CT

$1,395,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4/2 Baths
  • 5,364 Sqft
20 Navy Lane
Essex, CT $1,195,000

20 Navy Lane

Essex, CT

$1,195,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2/1 Baths
  • 2,717 Sqft

Essex

Area Map

Essex is within Shoreline, Connecticut and borders Deep River, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme and Westbrook.

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Essex

Market Snapshot

Units Sold

May 2025

7 TOTAL UNITS

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Median Sales Price

May 2025 - Single Family Homes

$830K
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Percentage of Asking Price

May 2025 Single Family Homes

104%
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