So many great options come with this meticulously maintained 4+ bedroom home in downtown Essex owned by one family for almost 60 years. Currently used as a single-family but was town-approved as a 2-family, this 2,300+ sf residence features a flexible layout that adapts easily to various needs including one-floor living. The open-concept main level with hardwood flooring and a seamless flow between the kitchen-dining-fireplaced living area, also has a primary bedroom, 1.5 baths and 2 rooms – think bedrooms or offices. 3 additional large bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. A heated bonus room with a fireplace, workshop area and substantial storage space are in the basement. A deck and expansive yard – the lot is 0.7 acres - offer generous outdoor space. Ample off-street parking and a garage enhance this property’s versatility.
Sold for $815,000
$815,000
85 Martin St, Essex, MA 01929
4beds
2,316sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
0.7 Acres Lot
$818,600 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$4,453 Estimated rent
Home value
$818,600
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Workshop areaOpen-concept main levelHardwood flooringAmple off-street parkingFlexible layout
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Listed by:
Julia Virden 978-406-7345,
J. Barrett & Company 978-526-8555
Bought with:
McClelland Del Rio Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73483906
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 11 x 21
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 28
- Dimensions: 4 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Office
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet, Home Office, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Concrete
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,316
- Total interior livable area: 2,316 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,900
- Finished area below ground: 416
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Lake/Pond, Ocean, River, Walk to, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 162.00
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Foundation area: 800
- Parcel number: 1887374
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $640,500
- Annual tax amount: $8,320
- Date on market: 4/4/2026
- Exclusions: All Appliances And Fixtures To Be Left As Gifts To The Buyer.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Sold | $815,000+2%$352/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73483906 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$345/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73483906 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000$345/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73483906 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,320 +3.4% | $640,500 +6% |
| 2024 | $8,045 +2.8% | $604,000 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $7,827 | $563,900 |
| 2022 | $7,827 +8.2% | $563,900 +23.2% |
| 2021 | $7,232 +5.5% | $457,700 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $6,856 +6% | $420,900 |
| 2019 | $6,469 +9.5% | $420,900 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $5,910 +2.4% | $376,900 |
| 2017 | $5,774 +1.9% | $376,900 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $5,669 | $359,500 |
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: 3.4 mi
- 9/10Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 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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Estimated market value
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- Essex County
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