Well-maintained two-family home in a great location, church street Neighborhood, offering an excellent opportunity for owner-occupants or investors. Spacious rooms First floor unit is 2 bedroom 1 bath, hardwood. Second & third floors are Unit 2 with 4 bedroom, 1 bath, New rugs thru-out. Each unit offers comfortable living space with strong rental potential. Entire home was gutted to the studs in 2005, New Electrical (separate 100amps each), New Plumbing, New insulation, blueboard, windows, vinyl siding. Additional major improvements include a brand-new roof (2024) and BOTH heating systems approx 6 years old. Separate utilities. Laundry in both units. Property has lead compliance. Enjoy a nice-sized yard (Bigger than fenced in area see pictures) adds appeal for tenants and owner-occupants, potential additional living area. Walk to downtown. Quick closing possible, currently not rented due to sale.
Sold for $630,000
$630,000
78 Essex St, Marlborough, MA 01752
6beds
1,797sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$640,000 Zestimate®
$351/sqft
$2,669 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Everett 508-641-1245,
ERA Key Realty Services - Distinctive Group 508-303-3434
Bought with:
Kassia Silva
REMAX Executive Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73468006
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,797
- Total interior livable area: 1,797 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,797
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 6,370 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:070 B:430 L:000,615028
- Zoning: A3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Marlborough
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $351/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $574,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,668
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Listing removed | $2,800$2/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,800+75%$2/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $630,000-3.1%$351/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+150%$362/sqft |
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| 7/2/2015 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 5/23/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 5/1/2002 | Sold | $260,000$145/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,668 +7.4% | $574,800 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $5,279 -3% | $515,500 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $5,445 +2.7% | $471,800 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $5,300 +5.7% | $404,000 +11.2% |
| 2021 | $5,015 +5.4% | $363,400 +8.3% |
| 2020 | $4,756 +4.4% | $335,400 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $4,557 +8.4% | $323,900 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $4,205 +13.7% | $287,400 +19.1% |
| 2017 | $3,697 +4.7% | $241,300 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $3,530 +4.9% | $230,100 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $3,365 +2.2% | $213,500 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $3,294 -0.7% | $204,500 -7.5% |
| 2013 | $3,317 +0.8% | $221,100 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $3,292 +6.1% | $222,400 -0.1% |
| 2011 | $3,104 +14.5% | $222,700 +10.2% |
| 2010 | $2,710 -33.8% | $202,100 -37% |
| 2009 | $4,092 -1.9% | $320,700 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $4,170 +1.5% | $327,800 +1% |
| 2007 | $4,107 +16% | $324,700 +12.6% |
| 2006 | $3,542 +2.3% | $288,400 +14.8% |
| 2005 | $3,462 +25.2% | $251,200 +17.2% |
| 2004 | $2,766 +10.3% | $214,400 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $2,507 +9.9% | $191,200 +24.9% |
| 2001 | $2,281 0% | $153,100 +9.4% |
| 2000 | $2,282 +12.4% | $139,900 +16.7% |
| 1998 | $2,030 | $119,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Church Street
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Francis J. Kane ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/101 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Marlborough High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Whitcomb Middle School
- High: Mhs,Amsa
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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