Privately sited at the end of a dead-end street, this Saltbox Colonial abuts the preserved 165-acre Cogswell’s Grant property, with open fields & trails along the banks of the Essex River. The home, substantially renovated in 08-09, features a chef’s kitchen with soapstone countertops & wood-burning fireplace – the perfect place create meals & enjoy the harvest from your gardens. With 4 beds & 3.5 baths, including a first-floor bedroom suite, this home offers flexible arrangements for your current & future needs. A family room, fireplaced dining/living room, sunroom, foyer & 1/2bath complete the first floor. Upstairs offers 3 beds/2baths sitting area & large storage areas for potential room to expand. The lower-level w/ laundry, garage access & bonus space. Opportunity awaits with the two-story barn with studio space, separate driveway and water. This pastoral property with grassy yard, multiple garden areas and meadows is close to all Essex has to offer!
Sold for $1,270,000
$1,270,000
42 Spring St, Essex, MA 01929
4beds
3,082sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
2.4 Acres Lot
$1,297,800 Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$5,814 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,297,800
$1.18M - $1.43M
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Wood-burning fireplaceFamily roomGrassy yardDead-end streetMultiple garden areasFirst-floor bedroom suiteLarge storage areas
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Listed by:
Monahan Barker Team 617-680-6895,
LandVest, Inc., Ipswich 617-680-6895
Bought with:
Victor Paulino
Engel & Volkers By the Sea
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73346379
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
- Dimensions: 153 x 1510
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 126 x 177
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 139 x 102
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 113 x 138
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 711 x 66
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 79 x 67
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 60 x 67
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Dimensions: 144 x 168
Family room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Dimensions: 235 x 1710
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 375
- Dimensions: 25 x 15
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Dimensions: 126 x 168
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Closet, Bathroom, Sun Room, Foyer, Entry Hall, Sitting Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Kitchen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,082
- Total interior livable area: 3,082 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,082
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Barn/Stable, Garden, Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Waterfront features: Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 177.00
Lot
- Size: 2.40 Acres
- Features: Easements, Cleared, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: M:120 L:24,1886535
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Saltbox
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Essex
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2025 | Sold | $1,270,000+1.7%$412/sqft |
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| 3/23/2025 | Contingent | $1,249,000$405/sqft |
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| 3/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000-3.6%$405/sqft |
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| 12/5/2024 | Listing removed | $1,295,000$420/sqft |
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| 11/22/2024 | Contingent | $1,295,000$420/sqft |
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| 10/9/2024 | Price change | $1,295,000-7.2%$420/sqft |
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| 9/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+64.1%$453/sqft |
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| 9/2/2011 | Sold | $850,000+6.3%$276/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Sold | $800,000+11.7%$260/sqft |
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| 11/3/2006 | Sold | $716,250+104.6%$232/sqft |
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| 8/24/1998 | Sold | $350,000$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,749 +2.9% | $1,289,400 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $16,278 +3.2% | $1,222,100 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $15,777 | $1,136,700 |
| 2022 | $15,777 +0.1% | $1,136,700 +14% |
| 2021 | $15,757 +1.8% | $997,300 +5% |
| 2020 | $15,479 +13.4% | $950,200 +7% |
| 2019 | $13,653 +9.7% | $888,300 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $12,448 +3.4% | $793,900 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $12,035 +0.7% | $785,600 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $11,955 | $758,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01929
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Manchester Essex Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 9/10Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Essex
- Middle: Manchesteressex
- High: Manchesteressex
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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- Essex County
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- 42 Spring St
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