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:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1900
Price per square foot:
$439 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Mini-Split, AC
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:
- 72 days
- Listing Price:
- $940,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $439
- Tax Assessment:
- $808,300 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $875 / Monthly
Home Facts
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
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 6
- Above grade area
- 2141
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Unit Control, Wall Unit
- Heating Zone
- 3
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Heat Pump
- Cooling Zones
- 4
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 0 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Shared Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
- Exterior Features
- Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Assigned, Stone/Gravel
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Shingles
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
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 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 5X10
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom 2 level
- First Floor
- 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 #
- 73567650
- 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.