79 Western Ave, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929
$907,000
Est. $4,827/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,800
Sq Ft
$324
Price/Sq Ft
0.75
Acres
1835
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 29, 2025 • MLS# 73176270

About this home

It's hard to miss the stately Victorian sited on the corner of Western Ave and Story St. This 4 bedroom home is just .3 miles from Essex Elementary and has been well loved and maintained for almost 200 years. Maybe you've stopped to admire the perennial gardens, the grand chestnut tree in full bloom or the 2 story barn (w/ pellet stove), built in 1832 and an integral part of the Essex boatbuilding industry for decades. Enter the first floor from the wrap around porch and you'll find intricate woodwork throughout, a classic wet bar connecting the front sitting room to the back living room and a refreshed eat in kitchen with a vaulted ceiling. Three bedrooms on the second floor feature wide pine floorboards, ample closet space and natural light. The third floor offers an in-law apartment with BR, LR, kitchenette and full bath but the options are numerous. Off street parking, a large manicured fenced yard and a tool shed round out this lovely home as it awaits its next proud owner

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $899,000
Final Sale Price: $907,000
Difference: +$8,000 (+0.9%)
Performance Metrics
100.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $321
Sale $/sq ft: $324
This property sold for $324 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 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
1835
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,800 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Flooring - Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features
Bathroom - Full, Inlaw Apt., Wet Bar
Laundry Features
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement Details
Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Skylight

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame, Stone
Architectural Style
Victorian
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Granite
Exterior Features
Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio, Storage, Barn/Stable, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Screened, Patio
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Creek, Harbor, Lake/Pond, Ocean, River, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Other (See Remarks))
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.75 acres
Lot Size
32,670 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.7500
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Off Street, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
220 Volts

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9,020
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$649,900
Parcel Number
1887078
Zoning
RS2

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
SF is approx and should be verified by buyer.

Location

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Neighborhood

79 Western Ave, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Essex Elem
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Middle School
Mersd
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High School
Mersd
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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $752
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

0.9%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Dec 20, 2023
$907,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Nov 1, 2023
$899,000
Original listing
Agent: Henry Gourdeau Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 1, 2023 New Listing Added $899,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$324

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $9,020 $649,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,020
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$649,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Henry Gourdeau
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN243180
Office MLS ID AN6133

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