Rare Two Family Colonial! This is a fantastic opportunity for owner occupied or investor. The property has had a MAJOR recent renovation on all three levels. New roof, siding, heating systems, central AC, electrical, plumbing, flooring, stainless kitchens and custom tiled baths. First floor unit has beautiful pumpkin pine floors and classic colonial details, 2 bedrooms, full tiled bath with walk-in shower, laundry, enclosed porch. Second floor has two levels with living room, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, laundry and third floor family room and home office. All utilities have been separated. Included is a large detached barn once used as a wood working shop. Plenty of parking.
Sold for $865,000
$865,000
85 Southern Ave, Essex, MA 01929
4beds
3,100sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1830
-- sqft lot
$942,800 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$2,887 Estimated rent
Home value
$942,800
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Classic colonial detailsCentral acHome officeEnclosed porchLarge detached barnNew roofWood working shop
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Listed by:
Karen Bernier 978-807-5580,
Churchill Properties 978-515-7031
Bought with:
Karen Bernier
Churchill Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73230553
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air, Individual, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Family Room, Office/Den
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Varies, Pine, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Dirt Floor,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,100
- Total interior livable area: 3,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: 1887137
- Zoning: RS2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1830
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $614,100
- Annual tax amount: $8,179
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Total actual rent: 4800
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2024 | Sold | $865,000$279/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $865,000+91.8%$279/sqft |
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| 5/17/2019 | Sold | $451,000+3.7%$145/sqft |
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| 2/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $435,000$140/sqft |
Source: Churchill Properties #72456492 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,359 +14.4% | $720,500 +17.3% |
| 2024 | $8,180 -1.5% | $614,100 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $8,306 | $598,400 |
| 2022 | $8,306 +9.2% | $598,400 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $7,606 +4% | $481,400 +7.2% |
| 2020 | $7,316 +7.2% | $449,136 +1.2% |
| 2019 | $6,823 +5.2% | $443,900 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $6,484 +3.2% | $413,500 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $6,281 +4.6% | $410,000 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $6,004 | $380,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 2.9 mi
- 9/10Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mersd
- 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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