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Sold for $660,000
  • $660,000

    171 Essex St, Saugus, MA 01906

    3beds
    1,898sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1870
    7,893 Square Feet Lot
    $664,200 Zestimate®
    $348/sqft
    $3,510 Estimated rent

    Home value

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    $604,000 - $731,000

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    What's special

    Welcome to 171 Essex Street, Saugus! Spacious Colonial-style home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, set on a beautiful, level, fenced-in lot—perfect for entertaining, play, and outdoor enjoyment. Includes a one-car garage and a generous double-wide driveway that fits up to 7–8 cars—a rare find! Inside, you’ll find a spacious kitchen that opens to the dining room, ideal for family meals and hosting. The main level offers hardwood floors, a cozy fireplaced living room, a convenient half bath, and a flexible front room—perfect as a home office, playroom, or guest space. The second floor features carpet with hardwood underneath, three spacious bedrooms, and a full bath ready for updates—an excellent opportunity to add your personal touch and style. A bonus walk-up third floor (unheated) offers great potential for future expansion—perfect for a studio, playroom, or additional living space. Conveniently located near Route 1, shopping, dining, schools, and public transportation.

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    Listed by:

    Jody Fricia Geany 781-526-5862,

    Citylight Homes LLC 978-977-0050

    Bought with:

    Vinh Nguyen

    Kava Realty Group, Inc.

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73443600

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 143
    • Dimensions: 13 x 11
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 132
    • Dimensions: 12 x 11
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 110
    • Dimensions: 11 x 10
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Half
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
    • Level: First
    • Area: 176
    • Dimensions: 16 x 11
    Kitchen
    • Features: Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
    • Level: First
    • Area: 224
    • Dimensions: 16 x 14
    Living room
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup, Crown Molding
    • Level: First
    • Area: 156
    • Dimensions: 13 x 12
    Office
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    • Area: 192
    • Dimensions: 24 x 8
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
    • Laundry: Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Closet, Office, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum
    • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Vinyl
    • Doors: Insulated Doors
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Dirt Floor,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,898
    • Total interior livable area: 1,898 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,898

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 9
    • Parking features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 8
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 7,893 Square Feet
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2153507
    • Zoning: NA

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Remodeled
    • Year built: 1870

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
    • Security: Security System
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Saugus

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $348/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $561,900
    • Annual tax amount: $6,001
    • Date on market: 1/19/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/5/2025Sold$660,000+10%$348/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73443600 Report a problem
    10/15/2025Listed for sale$599,900+300.2%$316/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73443600 Report a problem
    9/30/1998Sold$149,900$79/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,001 +5.9%$561,900 +5.7%
    2024$5,664 +0.5%$531,800 +6.2%
    2023$5,638 $500,700
    2022$5,638 +12.7%$500,700 +23.5%
    2021$5,004 +8%$405,500 +4.3%
    2020$4,633 +2.5%$388,700 +4.7%
    2019$4,520 +9.8%$371,100 +4.4%
    2018$4,116 +8.6%$355,400 +13%
    2017$3,791 +18.5%$314,600 +20%
    2016$3,198 +6.6%$262,100 +5%
    2015$3,000 +0.1%$249,600 -3.3%
    2014$2,997 +3%$258,100
    2013$2,911 +2.2%$258,100
    2012$2,849 +3.8%$258,100 -0.2%
    2011$2,745 -0.7%$258,500 -9.5%
    2010$2,765 -1%$285,600 -6.2%
    2009$2,792 -3.9%$304,500 -8.2%
    2008$2,905 +4.1%$331,600 -1.6%
    2007$2,791 +3.3%$337,100 +3.8%
    2006$2,702 +5.9%$324,700 +6.1%
    2005$2,551 +14.9%$305,900 +18.8%
    2004$2,221 +3%$257,400 +13.7%
    2003$2,157 +24%$226,300 +43.1%
    2001$1,739 +3.4%$158,100 +9%
    2000$1,682 -3.3%$145,100 -1.5%
    1999$1,740 $147,300
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    Neighborhood: 01906

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