Welcome to 39 Story Street. This ca1780 Colonial has been updated and expanded, creating a fantastic blend of old and new, formal and casual. The main level features a living room, dining room, great room with bar area and large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a center island, flexible seating area/dining area with fireplace and built-in hutch. Laundry and pantry are on this level. Upstairs find a primary suite with a bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bath with steam shower and jacuzzi tub. The additional bedrooms have wide pine floors and share a lovely bathroom. Above the great room is a fantastic loft/home office with built-in cabinetry. Once outside, one finds a terrace with ample seating areas. The centerpiece of the acre parcel is the fenced and private in-ground pool, surrounded by perennial gardens. There is a welcoming circular drive and expansive backyard. This Story Street home is close to Essex Memorial School and downtown Essex with shopping, dining and marinas.
Sold for $1,149,000
$1,149,000
39 Story St, Essex, MA 01929
4beds
2,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1780
1 Acres Lot
$1,217,200 Zestimate®
$435/sqft
$5,335 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,217,200
$1.13M - $1.31M
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Dining roomExpansive backyardLovely bathroomPrimary suitePerennial gardensWelcoming circular driveCenter island
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Listed by:
Scott Smith 617-750-2793,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester 978-526-7572
Bought with:
Nest | Syndi Zaiger Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73305825
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Dressing Room
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Partial,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,640
- Total interior livable area: 2,640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Cabana, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool - Inground Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Waterfront features: Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana
- Parcel number: 1887242
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1780
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Marina, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $435/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $790,500
- Annual tax amount: $10,529
- Date on market: 1/11/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Sold | $1,149,000$435/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73305825 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2024 | Contingent | $1,149,000$435/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73305825 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+57.9%$435/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73305825 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2020 | Sold | $727,500+4.1%$276/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2020 | Pending sale | $699,000$265/sqft |
Source: Churchill Properties #72630252 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $699,000+86.4%$265/sqft |
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| 1/7/2002 | Sold | $375,000$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,819 +2.8% | $832,900 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $10,529 +4.8% | $790,500 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $10,051 | $724,100 |
| 2022 | $10,051 +7.7% | $724,100 +22.5% |
| 2021 | $9,336 +0.5% | $590,900 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $9,285 +2.6% | $570,000 -3.2% |
| 2019 | $9,054 +8.3% | $589,100 +10.5% |
| 2018 | $8,357 +2.3% | $533,000 |
| 2017 | $8,166 +1.5% | $533,000 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $8,047 | $510,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01929
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Manchester Essex Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 9/10Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Memorial
- Middle: Merms
- High: Merhs
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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