For Sale
7 John Wise Ave Unit 2, Essex, MA
Essex · MA 01929
- $940,000
- Price
- 3
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2141
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Condominium
HOA: HOA: $450 / mo
- HOA Fees Include
- Master Insurance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
- Special Assessment
- No
Floor:
1st floor
Pets:
Unknown
Parking:
2 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Mini-Split, Gas, Electric, AC
Laundry:
In Unit Laundry
About this home
Once part of the 300-acre Cogswell Estate and family-owned from the 1630s through the 1930s, this exceptional home embodies the timeless beauty and character of a bygone era. Originally built as a hunting lodge, the home retains an impressive collection of historic details, including original antique floorboards, an oversized brick fireplace, magnificent post-and-beam construction, and beautiful barn-wood doors. Surrounded by mature trees and framed by historic stone walls, the property offers a rare combination of elegance, privacy, and a profound sense of place. Two decks overlook the broad, open lawn, creating an exceptional setting for outdoor entertaining, gatherings, or simply enjoying the peaceful grounds. Thoughtful improvements enhance the home's comfort and functionality, including four (4) Bosch mini-split air-conditioning units, an upgraded primary suite, new kitchen appliances, and a new 200-amp electrical panel. The residence is thoughtfully arranged across two wings. The principal wing encompasses the main living spaces, including the dining room, living room, library, kitchen, and breakfast area. The second wing provides private sleeping quarters and a spacious family room, offering an ideal separation between living and entertaining spaces. Most recently configured as a two-bedroom residence, town records recognize the property as a three-bedroom home, with the additional bedroom readily achievable through minor alterations. For those seeking additional living space, the dry, open and clean walk-out basement has high ceilings with cement floors and walls, offering excellent potential for future finishing or an ideal workshop space. Rich in history, architectural integrity, and privacy, this is a truly special property—an authentic piece of Old Americana with the character and presence of a distinguished country estate.
Neighborhood & Transit
7 John Wise Ave, Essex · MA 01929
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 71 days
- Listing Price:
- $940,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $439
- Tax Assessment:
- $808,300 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $875 / Monthly
- HOA Fee:
- $450 / Monthly
Home Facts
Where is the Unit in the building?
- Unit Placement
- 1st
- Elevator
- No
- Handicap Access
- Unknown
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 2,141 Sq.Ft
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Main Floor, 3/4 Bathroom, Exterior Access, Double Closet, Deck - Exterior, Slider, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- In Unit, Main Floor
- Living levels
- 2
- Rooms
- 6
- Above grade area
- 2141
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Gas, Electric, Wall Unit
- Heating Zone
- 3
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System
- Cooling Zones
- 4
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Outdoor Space
- Unknown
- Features
- Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Assigned, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
Home Owner Association information
- Restrictions
- Unknown
- HOA
- $450 / Monthly
- HOA Includes
- Master Insurance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
- Special Assessment
- No
- Security
- Fenced
Room details
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 8X10
- Dining room features
- Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Family room dimensions
- 12X23
- Family room features
- Skylight, Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Slider, Closet - Double
- Kitchen dimensions
- 13X8
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 17X16
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 19X12
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 5X10
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 2 dimensions
- 8X6
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Julia Virden
- Listing office
- J. Barrett & Company
- MLS PIN #
- 73567636
- Disclosure
- New Electrical panels. Washer/dryer to remain as gifts to the Buyer. The home is heated by natural gas fueled RENNAI heaters and cooled by electric wall hung BOSCH split-units. Sewer betterment is paid in full. Room measurements are approximate. Buyers to do their own due diligence.
