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313 Days on Jacob RealtyPrice Reduced $145,000
26
$550,000
1 Beds 2 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
1114
162 Main St
Essex, MA 01929
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Property Description

In the heart of Essex Village, this beautifully renovated cedar shingle style property offers a rare opportunity for residential conversion or a live/work space. Currently set up as a bakery and coffee shop, the space blends timeless New England character with thoughtful modern upgrades. The interior features soaring cathedral ceilings, oversized windows, and an open layout well suited for reimagining as a residence, studio, gallery, or private live/work space. Extensive renovations include all new plumbing and electrical systems, ADA compliance, mini-split climate control, and new windows throughout. The rear patio overlooking the Great Marsh offers an extraordinary outdoor setting with sweeping natural views. Three dedicated parking spaces and close proximity to Essex’s shops, dining, marinas, and outdoor recreation complete the offering. An exceptional opportunity to create a truly unique coastal home or creative retreat in one of the North Shore’s most loved seaside villages.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • Marina
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Shopping
  • Stables
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Bathrooms

  • Half Baths 2

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1114
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1963
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Level, Scenic View(s)
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio, Storage Shed
  • Road Type: Public
  • Waterfront Features: River

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73457077
  • Last Updated: 09/20/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Monahan Barker Team, LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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