38 Story St, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929
$700,000
Est. $3,726/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,147
Sq Ft
$326
Price/Sq Ft
0.27
Acres
1770
Year Built
Multi Family
Type
108
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 28, 2025 • MLS# 73218699

About this home

Charming 254year old antique cape with detached guest cottage. This home has 3 good size bedrooms and original architectural details including beautiful pine floors, 3 working fireplaces, Good Morning staircase and beamed ceilings. The dining room, hallway and parts of the bedrooms have been hand painted with traditional folk art and stenciling. Flexible floor plan allows for a first floor bedroom. Lovely three season room overlooks a flat yard with mature plantings and gardens. The guest cottage is a legal rental or would make a perfect office, studio or in law apartment. This is a unique, well maintained property in a lovely neighborhood, walking distance to the elementary school and nearby village and restaurants. Water access available at Conomo point and Chebacco lake with resident parking. This stunning property, once a stagecoach stop, needs a buyer who appreciates the history and will continue the stewardship.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $700,000
Difference: $99,000 (-12.4%)
Performance Metrics
87.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
108
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $372
Sale $/sq ft: $326
This property sold for $326 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.4% below the original asking price.

At 108 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1770
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,147 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
3
Levels
3

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Pine, Wood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Oil, Electric
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
5
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room, Sunroom
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Post & Beam
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Granite
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.27 acres
Lot Size
11,761 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2700
Lot Features
Wooded
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
6
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$8,003
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$593,400
Tax Lot
14
Tax Map Number
129
Parcel Number
1887267
Zoning
RS

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Disclosures
Guest cottage is currently rented as a Tenant at Will. Listing broker is related to seller. Washer and dryer in main house being left as gifts. Buyer to do own due diligence, property being sold as is.

Location

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Neighborhood

38 Story St, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Essex Elem
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Manch/ Essex
Rating information coming soon
High School
Manch/ Essex
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $667
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

7.9%
Price Range
109
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 12, 2024
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 109
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Listed for Sale
Apr 2, 2024
$759,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Ann Connors Office: Windhill Realty, LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 2, 2024 New Listing Added $759,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
108 days
Price per Sq Ft
$326

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $8,003 $593,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,003
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$593,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Ann Connors
Listing Office Windhill Realty, LLC
Agent MLS ID CN245030
Office MLS ID C95171

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