117 Eastern Avenue, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929
$610,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,988
Sq Ft
$307
Price/Sq Ft
1.03
Acres
1940
Year Built
4
Parking
20
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 7, 2020 • MLS# 72686357 Copied! • Updated Aug 26, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $599,900
Final Sale Price: $610,000
Difference: +$10,100 (+1.7%)
Performance Metrics
101.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $302
Sale $/sq ft: $307
This property sold for $307 per square foot
Sale Summary

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

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

This stately home is located on over an acre! Featuring a spacious front-to-back living room with woodburning fireplace and new oak floor, a sun room with knotty pine walls and separate entrance that leads to a 23.5' X 13.5' composite deck, and 4 bedrooms with beautiful hardwood flooring! Kitchen is functional but needs updating. Also features a formal dining room with custom built-ins, a 1/4 bath off the kitchen, a full basement, a walk-up attic and a storage shed on beautifully landscaped corner lot. Showings begin on Friday 7/10. Showings are Friday from 2-4, Saturday from 10-12 and Sunday from 12-2. Appointment required. All offers are due by Tuesday 7/14 at 5PM. Masks are required for entry.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
22
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73572196
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 4, 2026
$2,350
MLS #73572196 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73484442
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 2, 2026
$4,750
MLS #73484442
Sold
Aug 26, 2020
$610,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
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Listed for Sale
Jul 7, 2020
$599,900
Original listing
Agent: Mark T. Vadala Office: Vadala Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $8,324 $511,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,324
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$511,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,988 sq ft
Lot Size 1.03 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Slider, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Composite
Features Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $8,324
Assessed Value $511,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Buyer To Assume Remaining Sewer Betterment, Currently Assessed At $6, 259.92. All Room Sizes And Measurements Are Approximate And Are Provided For Informational Purposes Only. Shared Driveway.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract, Estate Sale
Structure Type []
House Color white
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 22 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,988 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Slider, Entry Hall, Mud Room, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage: 111.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:
School District
Manchester Essex Regional School District local
A-
School Safety 2024-25
0.0% Very Low (Safest)
5.5% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
B+
Essex Elementary School
1.6 mi | #261 of 825 | Score: 52.0
Dropped 120 spots from last year
-6.2 below state avg
200 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
C-
West Parish School
2.5 mi | #681 of 825 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 243 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
359 students Less Diverse
Grades K-05
A
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
3.6 mi | #128 of 825 | Score: 57.7
Dropped 11 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
305 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
3.4 mi | #57 of 352 | Score: 55.8
Improved 43 spots from last year
-2.4 below state avg
278 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
C+
Ralph B O'Maley Middle School
4.4 mi | #233 of 352 | Score: 37.6
Improved 29 spots from last year
-20.6 below state avg
594 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
Landmark School - Elementary Middle School
4.5 mi
Grades K-09
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Manchester Essex Regional High School
3.4 mi | #26 of 346 | Score: 72.1
Improved 7 spots from last year
+13.9 above state avg
373 students Less Diverse
19 sports • 932 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C+
Gloucester High School
4.4 mi | #219 of 346 | Score: 50.4
Improved 20 spots from last year
-7.8 below state avg
769 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,070 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
A+
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
4.5 mi | #33 of 346 | Score: 70.3
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+12.1 above state avg
457 students Less Diverse
19 sports • 1,310 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

117 Eastern Avenue, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mark T. Vadala
Listing Office Vadala Real Estate
Office Phone 978-281-1111
Agent MLS ID C8000047
Office MLS ID C95600
Listing Data Updated Aug 26, 2020 2:42 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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