For Sale
1 Main St, Essex, MA
Essex · MA 01929
- $1,150,000
- Price
- 6
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3991
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Multi-Family
Year built:
Built in 1835
Units:
2 Units
Lot size:
0.51 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$288 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
4 Off Street Spaces
About this home
A truly unique offering that combines historic grandeur, modern updates, and exciting investment potential. This is a rare opportunity to own a distinguished Georgian-era residence in the heart of downtown Essex. Built in 1835, the stately home proudly showcases elegance and true craftsmanship in period details throughout. The residence offers a captivating glimpse into American history with its preserved architectural features and timeless character. 11 fireplaces grace the home, adding warmth and charm to nearly every room. Inside, you’ll find oversized rooms, soaring ceilings, abundant storage, and large windows with gorgeous and operating Indian shutter filling spaces with natural light. Thoughtful updates include a newer roof, kitchen, heating system, electrical work, and weatherization providing modern comfort while preserving the home’s historic appeal.
Neighborhood & Transit
1 Main St, 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:
- 138 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,150,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $288
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,189,100 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $1,287 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 3,991 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Measurements are approximate. Buyers to do their own due diligence.
- Kitchen
- Unknown
- Primary Bedroom
- Unknown
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- Unknown
- Above grade area
- 3991
- Flooring
- Unknown
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Unknown
- Heating Zone
- Unknown
- Cooling
- Unknown
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- Unknown
- Sewer
- Unknown
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 22,389 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Unknown
- Exterior Features
- Unknown
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- 4 Parking Spaces
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Unknown
- Siding
- Clapboard
- Roof
- Unknown
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Julia Virden
- Listing office
- J. Barrett & Company
- MLS PIN #
- 73538691
- Disclosure
- The property includes a three-story barn. House and barn may be purchased together (see MLS #73538659). If sold separately, as advertised here, the property will require condominiumization, which would reduce the real estate taxes. A survey is in progress.
- Disclosure
- Measurements are approximate. Buyers to do their own due diligence.