Cherished by one family for eight decades, this 4-bedroom Cape presents a rare opportunity to make your mark in the highly desirable seacoast town of Essex. Set on a corner lot, this classic home offers timeless charm, solid bones, and endless potential for its next owner. The first floor features a convenient bedroom, cozy living room, spacious kitchen, full bath and mudroom. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 additional rooms that can serve as bedrooms, home offices, or creative flex spaces to suit your needs. Several important updates have already been completed including a hot water heater, architectural shingle roof, repointed chimney, electrical panel double-hung windows, trim repair and natural cedar shingle siding. The large level backyard offers off-street parking and plenty of room to entertain, garden, or simply unwind outdoors. Enjoy easy access to local schools, parks, downtown Essex, nearby beaches, and commuter routes. With some TLC this well-loved home is ready to truly shine.
Sold for $535,000
$535,000
63 Southern Ave, Essex, MA 01929
4beds
1,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1866
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$538,500 Zestimate®
$469/sqft
$3,567 Estimated rent
Home value
$538,500
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Home officesTimeless charmCorner lotOff-street parkingLarge level backyardSolid bonesSpacious kitchen
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Listed by:
Julia Virden 978-406-7345,
J. Barrett & Company 978-526-8555
Bought with:
Julia Virden
J. Barrett & Company
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73449347
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 91
- Dimensions: 7 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Bathroom - Full, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Dirt Floor,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,140
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Creek, Lake/Pond, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 212.00
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1887162
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1866
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $469/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $505,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,570
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $535,000-14.4%$469/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73449347 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Contingent | $625,000$548/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000$548/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73449347 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,570 +1.5% | $505,800 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $6,471 -3.7% | $485,800 +0.4% |
| 2023 | $6,718 | $484,000 |
| 2022 | $6,718 +9.3% | $484,000 +24.5% |
| 2021 | $6,145 +6.5% | $388,900 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $5,770 +9.7% | $354,200 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $5,261 +0.4% | $342,300 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $5,242 +2.4% | $334,300 |
| 2017 | $5,121 +3.3% | $334,300 +6.4% |
| 2016 | $4,957 | $314,300 |
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Neighborhood: 01929
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Manchester Essex Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 9/10Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ees
- Middle: Mersd
- High: Mersd
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
- Essex
- 01929
- 63 Southern Ave
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