Essex Ma

Essex, MA Homes For Sale On the North Shore

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Living in Essex

Essex is a rural coastal town on the North Shore, nestled along the marshes and inlets of the Essex River, just 30 miles North of Boston. The town covers a 14 Square mile radius, with a population of 3500 people. The Boston Commuter Rail is only a 5-10 minute drive away; stations are located in Manchester, Hamilton, Beverly and Ipswich.

Education in Essex

Manchester Essex Regional School District has one elementary school in Essex, the Middle and High School, is located in Manchester. It is proud to recognized in Boston Magazine’s “Top 50 Ranking High Schools in Boston and Boston Suburbs”.

Essex Elementary School Grades K-5
12 Story St
Essex Ma. 01929

Manchester Essex Middle School Grades 6-8
36 Linclon St Manchester-by-the-Sea MA 01944
Manchester Essex High School Grades 9-12
Lincoln St Manchester-by-the-Sea MA 01944

Culture in Essex

Over a dozen antique shops
Many Fine Dining and Casual Restaurants
3 Private Marinas
River Cruises and Charters
Public Boat Launch
Kayak Tours
Ship Building Museum
Cogswell Grant Historic Properties
Golf Course
Hiking Trails

Essex MA Single Family Home Sales History

2017

43 Homes Sold in 2017
Median Price $645,000
Average Price $709,000
Highest Price $1,625,000
Lowest Price $150,000

2016

46 Homes Sold in 2016
Median Price $481,000
Average Price $520,000
Highest Price $1,100,000
Lowest Price $110,000

2015

45 Homes Sold in 2015
Median Price $519,000
Average Price $587,000
Highest Price $1,800,000
Lowest Price $175,000

2014

31 Homes Sold in 2014
Median Price $500,000
Average Price $584,000
Highest Price $2,000,000
Lowest Price $7,500

2013

40 Homes Sold in 2013
Median Price $468,000
Average Price $502,000
Highest Price Sale $1,335,000
Lowest Price Sale $40,000

2012

32 Homes Sold in 2012
Median Price $428,000
Average Price $511,000
Highest Price Sale $1,225,000
Lowest Price Sale $75,000

2011

25 Homes Sold in 2011
Median Price $507,000
Average Price $569,000
Highest Price Sale $1,925,000
Lowest Price Sale $90,000

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Newest Essex Homes for Sale

Pristine and private antique colonial on idyllic nine-acre setting on Chebacco Lake. This First Period saltbox, built in 1684 by David Burnham of the Essex ship building family, has been lovingly restored and reborn as an elegant country retreat offering multiple options for living, income and recreation. The home’s distinctive design—diamond pane casement windows, massive central chimney, tall cedar shingle roof and cedar siding—instantly transports you to a time when this nation was young, while the surrounding landscape and grounds, with carefully nurtured English gardens and lawns sweeping down to the lake and forest, are utterly enchanting.

$1,490,000 Active

57 Pond Street Essex, Massachusetts

5 Beds 4 Baths 5,674 SqFt 9.290 Acres

Stately Colonial set on 4.3 acres with panoramic views of the Castle Neck marshes. This spacious home provides multiple living areas for entertainment and relaxation. The main level is comprised of a fabulous front to back great room with a "casa blanca" feel, has vaulted ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and sliders that open onto an enormous private deck with ever changes tidal marsh views. The kitchen, equipped with granite counters and gas cooking, opens into the formal dining area. There's a home office on the main level in addition to a spectacular study with cathedral ceilings, ornate wood work and wood burning fireplace.The second floor, the bedroom level , has a spacious master bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings and a fabulous custom bath. All the bedrooms are good sized. There is a lower level family room and work shop area. Two car garage.

81B CHOATE STREET Essex, Massachusetts

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,438 SqFt 4.300 Acres

Modern Antique Sophistication! Completely renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bath historic home centrally located in picturesque Essex. This 19th century home has been constructed to the absolute highest standards and completely updated including new gas heating and plumbing. A must see! Open layout dining and living area, expansive deck and new patio with built-in fire pit, cook's kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and wine fridge create a modern feel within an antique setting. Upstairs boasts a large master bedroom and bathroom, walk-in custom-designed closet, a second bathroom and full attic. Professionally landscaped yard with new fencing and mature trees creates a private oasis. Situated in a desired area, walking distance to restaurants, library and local parks. Essex is a short thirty-one miles from Boston!

$789,999 Active

58 Martin St Essex, Massachusetts

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,316 SqFt 0.360 Acres

A thoughtful and thorough gut renovation has restored this 4br, 3.5 bath home to the perfect mix of old world style and new surfaces and systems. This home includes a new gas-fired HVAC and hot water systems with central AC, a very spacious open floor plan has 10 rooms with high ceilings, large windows and very sunny rooms, and a bonus 2nd floor office. Wood floors throughout. Master suite has large dressing room and private bath with custom walk in shower. Very large deck and backyard with mature fruit trees. Just a short distance to downtown Essex and the Essex River, and only 4 miles from the train and highway. Seasonal water views.

$759,000 Active

54 Eastern Ave Essex, Massachusetts

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,985 SqFt 0.210 Acres

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