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    • Price cut: $35K (7/21)
    $790,000

    157 Main St, Essex, MA 01929

    2beds
    2,123sqft
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    $5,113/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1885
    4,848 Square Feet Lot
    $766,600 Zestimate®
    $372/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Covered patioEssex river viewsSerene overland views
    Endless possibilities and serene overland views top the list of highlights with this “almost” landmark 3-story building that dates to 1885 and borders the Great Marsh to the rear in downtown Essex. The former Ellen Neily Gallery for decades, this Mixed-Use Antique property with 2 decks that housed a retail gallery/shop on the 1st floor with residential space above and a 3rd floor attic – with Essex River views - offers new owners or developers exceptional flexibility. Use the 2nd floor living quarters with 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen dining and living rooms and to create a live-work lifestyle, use both levels for business or transform the entire 2,200 sf building into living quarters. Your options that include being an owner occupant, landlord, investor/developer go on forever. Extras: The 1st floor has a covered patio, the 2nd floor deck overlooks sprawling fields lined with mature trees and you have 3-car off-street parking.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ann Rick Gloucester Group 508-942-4323,

    J. Barrett & Company 978-282-1315,

    Ann Rick Gloucester Group 508-942-4323

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73538836

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Third
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: No
      Bathroom 1
      • Features: Bathroom - Half
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Bathroom - Full
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: Second
      Kitchen
      • Level: Second
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: Second
      Office
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Gallery, Home Office-Separate Entry, Walk-up Attic
      • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,123
      • Total interior livable area: 2,123 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,123
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
      • Uncovered spaces: 3
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
      • Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Garden, Stone Wall
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Creek/Stream, Marina, Marsh, River
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Creek/Stream,Marina,Marsh,River,Water
      • Waterfront features: Ocean, River, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
      Lot
      • Size: 4,848 Square Feet
      • Features: Flood Plain, Marsh, Other
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1887436
      • Zoning: comm/res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial,Antique,Other (See Remarks)
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Post & Beam
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1885

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Marina, Sidewalks
      • Subdivision: In Town
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Essex

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $372/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $773,400
      • Annual tax amount: $10,086
      • Date on market: 6/19/2026
      • Listing terms: Contract
      • Exclusions: Glass Tiffany Light Fixture In Kitchen
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $766,600

        $728,000 - $805,000

        $3,667/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/21/2026Price change$790,000-4.2%$372/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73538836 Report a problem
        6/23/2026Price change$825,000-10.8%$389/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73538836 Report a problem
        6/19/2026Listed for sale$925,000$436/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73538836 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,993 +10.5%$692,300 +13.3%
        2024$8,141 +5.8%$611,200 +10.2%
        2023$7,695 $554,400
        2022$7,695 -0.5%$554,400 +13.2%
        2021$7,737 +1.2%$489,700 +4.3%
        2020$7,647 +8.6%$469,400 +2.4%
        2019$7,044 -2%$458,300
        2018$7,186 +2.4%$458,300
        2017$7,021 +3.7%$458,300 +6.7%
        2016$6,772 $429,400
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 01929

        Getting around

        47 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        37 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Essex Elem
        • Middle: Mems
        • High: Mehs

        Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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