A truly unique offering that combines historic grandeur, modern updates, and exciting investment potential. This is a rare opportunity to own a distinguished Georgian-era residence in the heart of downtown Essex. Built in 1835, the stately home proudly showcases elegance and true craftsmanship in period details throughout. The residence offers a captivating glimpse into American history with its preserved architectural features and timeless character. 11 working fireplaces grace the home, adding warmth and charm to nearly every room. Inside, you’ll find oversized rooms, soaring ceilings, abundant storage, and large windows with gorgeous and operating Indian shutter filling spaces with natural light. Thoughtful updates include a newer roof, kitchen, heating system, electrical work, and weatherization providing modern comfort while preserving the home’s historic appeal.
- Heating System:
- Forced Air, Oil, Electric, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling System:
- Window Unit(s)
- Fireplace:
- Master Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen
- Parking:
- Stone/gravel, Off Street, Paved
- Appliances:
- Disposal, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Second Dishwasher
- Construction:
- Frame
- Exterior Unit Features:
- Deck, Stone Wall, Garden
- Flooring:
- Tile, Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Style:
- Colonial, Georgian
- Water:
- Public
- Disclosure
- Electric Feature:
- 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Garage Parking
- Interior Features:
- Walk-up Attic, Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Closet, Walk-in Closet(s), Breakfast Bar / Nook, Kitchen Island, High Speed Internet Hookup, Dining Area, Live-in Help Quarters
- Lead Paint:
- Unknown
- Laundry Features:
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood
- Grade School:
- Ees
- High School:
- Mersd
- Middle School:
- Mersd
- Parking Spaces:
- 10
- Tax Year:
- 2026
- Status:
- Active
- Price Per Sqft:
- $288
- Zoning:
- RS2
- Orig Price:
- $1,150,000
- Fireplaces:
- 11
- Waterfront:
- No
- MlsStatus:
- New
- City:
- Essex
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Essex
- Postal Code:
- 01929
- Longitude:
- W71° 13' 1.6''
- Latitude:
- N42° 38' 6.6''
Residential
1 Main Street, Essex, Massachusetts
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $1,150,000
- Bedrooms :
- 6
- Rooms :
- 12
- Total Bathrooms :
- 3
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Square Footage :
- 3,991 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1835
- Lot Area :
- 0.51 Acre
- Listing ID :
- 73538674
- Stephen E. Robb
- View website
- 617-212-0251
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srobb@robbenterprises.com