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20 Days on Jacob RealtyPrice Reduced $100,000
22
$825,000
2 Beds 2 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
2123
157 Main Street
Essex, MA 01929
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Property Description

Endless possibilities and serene overland views top the list of highlights with this “almost” landmark 3-story building that dates to 1885 and borders the Great Marsh to the rear in downtown Essex. The former Ellen Neily Gallery for decades, this Mixed-Use Antique property with 2 decks that housed a retail gallery/shop on the 1st floor with residential space above and a 3rd floor attic – with Essex River views - offers new owners or developers exceptional flexibility. Use the 2nd floor living quarters with 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen dining and living rooms and to create a live-work lifestyle, use both levels for business or transform the entire 2,200 sf building into living quarters. Your options that include being an owner occupant, landlord, investor/developer go on forever. Extras: The 1st floor has a covered patio, the 2nd floor deck overlooks sprawling fields lined with mature trees and you have 3-car off-street parking.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Marina
  • Park
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Stables
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: Second Floor
  • Range, Refrigerator
  • Dining Room Level: Second Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Living Room Level: Second Floor
  • Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Room Features: Crawl

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

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

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2123
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1885
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique, Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
  • Construction Type: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Foundation Info: Brick
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: No
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Flood Plain, Marsh, Other (See Remarks), Scenic View(s)
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Garden Area, Porch, Stone Wall
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, River
  • Distance to Beach: 1 to 2 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73538836
  • Last Updated: 06/27/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Seller's Representative: Ann Rick Gloucester Group, J. Barrett & Company
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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