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157 Main Street

Essex, MA 01929

$925,000 $3,899/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

2,123

Sqft

0.11

Acre(Lot)

Description

Endless possibilities and serene overland views top the list of highlights with this “almost” landmark 3-story building that dates to 1885 and borders the Great Marsh to the rear in downtown Essex. The former Ellen Neily Gallery for decades, this Mixed-Use Antique property with 2 decks that housed a retail gallery/shop on the 1st floor with residential space above and a 3rd floor attic – with Essex River views - offers new owners or developers exceptional flexibility. Use the 2nd floor living quarters with 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen dining and living rooms and to create a live-work lifestyle, use both levels for business or transform the entire 2,200 sf building into living quarters. Your options that include being an owner occupant, landlord, investor/developer go on forever. Extras: The 1st floor has a covered patio, the 2nd floor deck overlooks sprawling fields lined with mature trees and you have 3-car off-street parking.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $925,000

AD Id : 85518825

MLS Id : 73538836

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 0.11 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,123

Year Built : 1885

County : Essex

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Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Kitchen Information

Dining Room Remarks: Flooring - Hardwood

Room Information

Total Bedroom: 2
Flooring Information

Wood, Hardwood
Roofing Information

Shingle
Interior Features

Gallery, Home Office-Separate Entry, Walk-up Attic Roof: Shingle Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas Cooling: None WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1885 Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior Features

Porch, Deck - Wood, Garden, Stone Wall

Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
Road Types

Paved

Public

Lot Information

Lot Description: Flood Plain, Marsh, Other Lot Size Area: 0.11 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Square Feet: 4,848 Lot Acres: 0.11 Waterfront: Ocean, River, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public) Main Square Feet: 0.11

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family ResidenceStyle: Colonial, Antique, Other (See Remarks) SQ ft (Living Area): 2,123 Subdivision: In Town

Listing Price Information

Original Listing Price: $925000

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 1887436 Annual Tax: $10086

Parking Information

Parking Total: 3 Off Street, Tandem, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved

Elementary School: Essex Elem

Junior High School: Mems

Senior High School: Mehs
Utility Information

for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Location Information

Direction: Main Street Downtown

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/20/2026 @ 18:42

MLS: 73538836 LISTED BY: Ann Rick Gloucester Group, J. Barrett & Company 978-282-1315 SOURCE: MLS Property Information Network