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  3. 157 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929
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59 Days on market
157 Main Street Essex — Photo 1 of 22

157 Main Street Essex — Photo 1 of 22

Recent Drop: $160,000

$925,000
$765,000

$765,000

157 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929 — In Town

Beds

2

Baths

1.5

SqFt

2,123

Style

Single Family

Built

1885

GREAT NEW PRICE 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.

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$360/sqft
Local Avg (Essex)$505/sqft
29% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 8 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Essex, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$925,000
Annual Taxes$10,086

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms4
FireplacesNone
FlooringWood, Hardwood
BasementCrawl Space

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame, Post & Beam
RoofShingle
FoundationBrick/Mortar
Zoningcomm/res

Property & Lot

Acres0.11
SqFt Lot4,848
Lot FeaturesFlood Plain, Marsh, Other

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Range • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Stable(s) • Golf

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Third
Master Bedroom
Second
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenBedroom 2Bathroom 2
First
OfficeBathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl Second

Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room
Lvl Second

Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen
Lvl Second
Office
Lvl First
Master Bedroom
Lvl Third
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second
Bathroom 1
Lvl First

Bathroom - Half

Bathroom 2
Lvl Second

Bathroom - Full

Property History

Price Drop
$765,000

Was $790,000

Aug 14, 2026

MLS® 73538836

Price Drop
$790,000

Was $825,000

Jul 21, 2026

MLS® 73538836

Listed
$790,000

Jun 24, 2026

MLS® 73540713

Price Drop
$825,000

Was $925,000

Jun 23, 2026

MLS® 73538836

Listed
$925,000

Jun 19, 2026

MLS® 73538836

Population

3,621

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$156K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

25.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Essex County

992 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-15% vs the prior 12 months) — 515 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,123 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,848 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Essex, MA market report ZIP 01929 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Ann Rick Gloucester Group

Listing Office: J. Barrett & Company

MLS® Number: 73538836

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