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238 Western Ave. # A, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929 • Essex Falls
$533,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
982
Sq Ft
$543
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
2
Parking
90
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 20, 2025 • MLS# 73444450 Copied! • Updated Feb 11, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $634,900
Final Sale Price: $533,000
Difference: $101,900 (-16.0%)
Performance Metrics
84.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
90
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $647
Sale $/sq ft: $543
This property sold for $543 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 90 days on market before selling.

About this home

Beautifully restored and move-in ready, this 1800s condo blends historic charm with modern ease — an exceptional opportunity for owner-occupants and investors alike. Sunlight fills every room, highlighting wide-plank oak floors, antique details, and the original staircase. The open kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and generous cabinetry, flowing seamlessly into a warm, welcoming living area perfect for everyday living or highly desirable rental appeal. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or roommate/rental configurations, while the updated bath showcases marble tile flooring, a subway-tile surround, and soaking tub. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the expansive farmer’s porch overlooking a generous backyard — an added lifestyle bonus rarely found in condominium living. With 2+ deeded parking spaces, basement and barn storage, and extensive recent upgrades including a new roof, windows, and major systems,

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
5.5%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Dec 31, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Dec 11, 2025
$518,000 $30,000 (-5.47%)
From $548,000 to $518,000 (-5.5%)
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Listed for Sale
Oct 20, 2025
$518,000
Original listing
Agent: Fabyan and Filias Team Office: J. Barrett & Company
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 20, 2025
$518,000
Original listing
Agent: Fabyan and Filias Team Office: J. Barrett & Company
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 20, 2025
$548,000
Original listing
Agent: Fabyan and Filias Team Office: J. Barrett & Company

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,116 $624,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,116
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$387
Monthly
Assessed Value
$624,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 982 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Propane, Leased Propane Tank
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet, Wood Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Roof, Storage, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof
Features Off Street, Deeded, Driveway
Total Spaces 2
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $8,116
Assessed Value $624,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $387 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 1
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures A Newly Renovated Home Featuring A Brand-new Propane Heating System, Fully Restored Basement, And All-new Interiors Throughout. The Town Of Essex Has Not Yet Provided Separate Real Estate Bills For Each Unit. No More Than Two Common Household Pets Shall Be Permitted In The Units.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building A
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures See floor plans attached.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (5)
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 92 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
982 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Soaking Tub
Bedroom2
12.1 x 13.1
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup
Master Bedroom
13.1 x 11.5
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Office
Master Bathroom
No

Main,First Floor

Kitchen
10.5 x 18.8
Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Family Room
19.2 x 11.7
Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Remodeled, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Wood Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 2025
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Propane, Leased Propane Tank
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Storage, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Driveway
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
1.5 mi | #262 of 824 | Score: 52.0
Dropped 121 spots from last year
-6.2 below state avg
215 students Less Diverse
Grades K-05
A+
Winthrop School
2.8 mi | #81 of 824 | Score: 60.3
Improved 282 spots from last year
+2.1 above state avg
329 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
A+
Cutler School
3.1 mi | #42 of 824 | Score: 63.0
Improved 548 spots from last year
+4.8 above state avg
246 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Miles River Middle School
1.7 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.5
Dropped 37 spots from last year
-3.7 below state avg
391 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
Landmark School - Elementary Middle School
3.7 mi
Grades K-09
A
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
3.8 mi | #56 of 352 | Score: 55.7
Improved 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
279 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
1.7 mi | #34 of 346 | Score: 69.9
Dropped 4 spots from last year
+11.7 above state avg
448 students Less Diverse
19 sports • 1,310 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Pingree School
3.6 mi
Grades 09-12
A+
Manchester Essex Regional High School
3.8 mi | #23 of 346 | Score: 73.0
Improved 10 spots from last year
+14.8 above state avg
392 students Less Diverse
19 sports • 932 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Essex Falls

238 Western Ave. # A, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

Listing Information

Listing Agent Fabyan and Filias Team
Listing Office J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone 978-526-8555
Agent MLS ID TM352682
Office MLS ID C95245
Listing Data Updated Feb 11, 2026 5:12 PM EST
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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