$925,000
157 Main Street
Essex, MA, 01929
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
Price:
$925,000
MLS #:
73538836
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
In Town
Listed Date:
Jun 19, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,123
Total Sq Ft:
2,123
Lot Size:
4,848 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1885
Schools
Elementary School:
Essex Elem
Middle School:
Mems
High School:
Mehs
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2123
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Gallery, Home Office-Separate Entry, Walk-up Attic
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Accessibility Features
No
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Other (See Remarks)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Marina, Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Frame, Post & Beam
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck – Wood, Garden, Stone Wall
Lot Features
Flood Plain, Marsh, Other
Open Parking Spaces
3
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Off Street, Tandem, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck – Wood
Roof
Shingle
View
Scenic View(s)
Waterfront Features
Ocean, River, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$10,086
Marie Andrews is an award-winning, licensed real estate broker with licenses in Massachusetts and Florida. She has been selling real estate in the greater Boston area for over 20 years. Over the past two decades, Marie has worked for Century 21 Advanced Realty, building a reputation as a multi-million dollar producer. She has developed an extensive network of investors, lenders, and attorneys. Marie has a wide knowledge base on property management, Massachusetts real estate law, and building…
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Essex as of Jun 20, 2026
13
Single Family Listed
44
Avg DOM
516
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,307,223
Avg List Price
Community
- Address157 Main Street Essex MA
- SubdivisionIn Town
- CityEssex
- CountyEssex
- Zip Code01929
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Property Summary
- Located in the In Town subdivision, 157 Main Street Essex MA is a Single Family for sale in Essex, MA, 01929. It is listed for $925,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,123 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1885. The current price per square foot is $436. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Essex is $516. The average listing price for Single Family in Essex is $1,307,223. To schedule a showing of MLS#73538836 at 157 Main Street in Essex, MA, contact your Pegasus Realty LLC agent at 781-858-3505.
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157 Main Street
Essex, MA