$1,150,000
6 bd · 3 ba · 3,991 sqft · 0.51 acre lot
1 Main St, Essex, MA 01929
Multi-family · Built 1835 · $288/sqft ·
$7,132/mo est. payment
- Stories
- 4
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.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 12
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Plumbed for ice maker
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Number of Fireplaces: 11
Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood
Exterior and Lot Features
- Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Deck: Yes
Waterfront and Water Access
- Beach access
- Bay
- Creek
- Harbor
- Lake/pond
- Ocean
- Walk to
- 1/10 to 3/10 to beach
Schools
- 9
Manchester Essex Regional High School
high · 9-12 · 3.7 mi
- 8
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 3.7 mi
- 6
Essex Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 0.4 mi
Landmark School - Elementary Middle School
elementary · 2-8 · 3.9 mi
- 8
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
elementary · K-5 · 4.0 mi
Notre Dame Children's Class
elementary · K-2 · 4.2 mi
Price history
- Jun 19, 2026 · Listed$1,150,000
- Jun 19, 2026 · Listed$1,150,000
- Feb 1, 2026 · Listing Removed$1,990,000
- Jan 31, 2026 · Listing Removed$1,990,000
- Nov 16, 2025 · Price Changed$1,990,000
- Nov 16, 2025 · Price Changed$1,990,000
- Oct 11, 2025 · Listed$2,300,000
- Oct 11, 2025 · Listed$2,300,000
Tax history
- 2025$13,263 tax · $1,021,000 assessed
- 2024$12,115 tax · $909,500 assessed
- 2023$11,429 tax · $823,400 assessed
- 2022$12,194 tax · $776,700 assessed
- 2021$11,920 tax · $754,400 assessed
- 2020$11,737 tax · $720,500 assessed
- 2019$10,456 tax · $680,300 assessed
- 2018$9,899 tax · $631,300 assessed
Home value
$1,138,000
- Collateral Analytics$1,138,000
- Cotality$860,900
Where it is
Listed by Julia Virden · J. Barrett & Company · MLSPIN