89 Choate St, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929
$1,775,000
Est. $9,447/month
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,168
Sq Ft
$426
Price/Sq Ft
1.88
Acres
1686
Year Built
Farm
Type
36
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$25,000 Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73420035

About this home

Magical first-period farmhouse (circa 1686) on coveted Choate Street, surrounded by horse farms & rolling hills. A rare blend of history & modern living, home combines warmth of a 17th-century farmhouse w/ light & flow of a spacious addition—its interiors stunningly designed by a local interior designer. It features wide pine floors, exposed beams, soaring ceilings (rare for its era), AC, solar panels, & 7 fireplaces (w/1 in kitchen and main BR). 5 bedrooms & 4 baths, highlights include: a chef’s kitchen w/ soapstone counters & 6-burner stove & post & beam great room w/ French doors to the deck. Outdoor living shines w/ oversized deck overlooking a wildlife pond, screened porch, spectacular lovingly crafted gardens & 8-person hot tub. Bonus: 3-story 4,000 sq. ft. barn, from Boundary Farm’s working days, now ideal for a wood shop, studio, or business use. Minutes to Crane Beach, Essex, Ipswich & Manchester-by-the-Sea. ***SUNDAY 9/28 OPEN HOUSE 10:30 to NOON***

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Farm
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1686
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
4,168 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Interior Features

Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air, Active Solar
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
7
Appliances
Gas Water Heater

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Foundation
Stone
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed
Has Spa
No
View
Scenic View(s)
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Stream
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
1.88 acres
Lot Size
81,893 sq ft
Lot Size Area
1.8800
Lot Features
Wooded, Cleared, Farm
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
20
Parking Features
Barn, Paved Drive
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Private
Sewer
Private Sewer

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Marina, Private School, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$18,495
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$1,423,800
Parcel Number
M:116 L:12,1886621
Zoning
999

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Disclosures
septic is 4 bedroom compliant not 5
Exclusions
Chandeliers In Dining Room And Most Of Curtain Rods

Location

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Neighborhood

89 Choate St, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Essex
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Middle School
Manchester
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High School
Manchester
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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,541
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
1.4%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Sep 23, 2025
$1,775,000 $25,000 (-1.39%)
From $1,800,000 to $1,775,000 (-1.4%)
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Listed for Sale
Aug 20, 2025
$1,800,000
Original listing
Agent: Jeremy McElwain Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 23, 2025 Price Changed $1,775,000 -$25,000
Aug 20, 2025 New Listing Added $1,800,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
36 days
Price per Sq Ft
$426
Total Price Drop
-$25,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $18,495 $1,423,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,495
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,423,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jeremy McElwain
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Agent MLS ID BB802522
Office MLS ID C95098

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