In the heart of Essex Village, this beautifully renovated cedar shingle style property offers a rare opportunity for residential conversion or a live/work space. Currently set up as a bakery and coffee shop, the space blends timeless New England character with thoughtful modern upgrades. The interior features soaring cathedral ceilings, oversized windows, and an open layout well suited for reimagining as a residence, studio, gallery, or private live/work space. Extensive renovations include all new plumbing and electrical systems, ADA compliance, mini-split climate control, and new windows throughout. The rear patio overlooking the Great Marsh offers an extraordinary outdoor setting with sweeping natural views. Three dedicated parking spaces and close proximity to Essex’s shops, dining, marinas, and outdoor recreation complete the offering. An exceptional opportunity to create a truly unique coastal home or creative retreat in one of the North Shore’s most loved seaside villages.
For sale
Price cut: $70K (5/19)
$625,000
162 Main St, Essex, MA 01929
1beds
1,114sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,088/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$612,800 Zestimate®
$561/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open layoutThree dedicated parking spacesNew windows throughoutMini-split climate controlOversized windowsSoaring cathedral ceilings
- 245 days |
- 1,003 |
- 44 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Monahan Barker Team 617-680-6895,
LandVest, Inc., Ipswich 617-680-6895
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73457077
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,114
- Total interior livable area: 1,114 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,114
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Marsh
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Marsh,Water
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:136 L:16,1887489
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $561/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $746,900
- Annual tax amount: $9,739
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
Estimated market value
$612,800
$582,000 - $643,000
$2,581/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $625,000-10.1%$561/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73457077 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000+32.4%$624/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73457077 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2022 | Sold | $525,000$471/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73003622 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2022 | Contingent | $525,000$471/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73003622 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $525,000+112.6%$471/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73003622 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2006 | Sold | $247,000$222/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,605 +28.3% | $662,400 +31.6% |
| 2024 | $6,707 +12% | $503,500 +16.7% |
| 2023 | $5,986 | $431,300 |
| 2022 | $5,986 +15.4% | $431,300 +31.3% |
| 2021 | $5,189 +4% | $328,400 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $4,991 +10.9% | $306,400 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $4,502 +2.6% | $292,900 +4.6% |
| 2018 | $4,390 +3% | $280,000 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $4,262 +9.9% | $278,200 +13.1% |
| 2016 | $3,879 | $246,000 |
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Neighborhood: 01929
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Manchester Essex Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 9/10Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Essex
- Middle: Manchester Essex
- High: Manchester Essex
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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