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42 Spring St, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929
$1,270,000
Est. $6,759/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,082
Sq Ft
$412
Price/Sq Ft
2.40
Acres
1974
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
18
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73346379

About this home

Privately sited at the end of a dead-end street, this Saltbox Colonial abuts the preserved 165-acre Cogswell’s Grant property, with open fields & trails along the banks of the Essex River. The home, substantially renovated in 08-09, features a chef’s kitchen with soapstone countertops & wood-burning fireplace – the perfect place create meals & enjoy the harvest from your gardens. With 4 beds & 3.5 baths, including a first-floor bedroom suite, this home offers flexible arrangements for your current & future needs. A family room, fireplaced dining/living room, sunroom, foyer & 1/2bath complete the first floor. Upstairs offers 3 beds/2baths sitting area & large storage areas for potential room to expand. The lower-level w/ laundry, garage access & bonus space. Opportunity awaits with the two-story barn with studio space, separate driveway and water. This pastoral property with grassy yard, multiple garden areas and meadows is close to all Essex has to offer!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,249,000
Final Sale Price: $1,270,000
Difference: +$21,000 (+1.7%)
Performance Metrics
101.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $405
Sale $/sq ft: $412
This property sold for $412 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1974
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,082 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Kitchen, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
4
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Bathroom - Half, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Closet, Bathroom, Sun Room, Foyer, Entry Hall, Sitting Room
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Window Features
Skylight
Door Features
French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial, Saltbox
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Deck, Barn/Stable, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Deck - Exterior, Deck
Has Spa
No
View
Scenic View(s)
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
2.40 acres
Lot Size
104,544 sq ft
Lot Size Area
2.4000
Lot Features
Easements, Cleared, Level
Frontage Length
177 ft
Road Frontage Type
Private Road

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
8
Parking Features
Attached, Under, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$16,750
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$1,289,400
Parcel Number
M:120 L:24,1886535
Zoning
RS2

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Renovated Since
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Buyer to assume remaining sewer balance of approximately $1, 084. Registered land. Property subject to covenants and easements of record. Acreage includes 0.9± acre exclusive use area. See agent for more details. Buyer/buyers agent to do own due diligence.

Location

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Neighborhood

42 Spring St, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Essex
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Middle School
Manchesteressex
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High School
Manchesteressex
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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,396
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1.7%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
May 19, 2025
$1,270,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
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Listed for Sale
Mar 17, 2025
$1,249,000
Original listing
Agent: Monahan Barker Team Office: LandVest, Inc., Ipswich

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 17, 2025 New Listing Added $1,249,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$412

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $16,750 $1,289,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,750
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,289,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Monahan Barker Team
Listing Office LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
Agent MLS ID TM345339
Office MLS ID AN4824

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