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$550,000

162 Main St, Essex MA 01929
Essex, MA 01929
Listed by Monahan Barker Team
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,114 sqft
Year built
1963

About this home

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.

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Property details

MLS #
73457077
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
317
On market date
November 21, 2025
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
0.14 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Essex Elementary
0.96 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
219
Student:teacher ratio
10.0:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional
Middle
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
3.24 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
283
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional
High
Manchester Essex Regional High School
3.24 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
450
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Manchester Essex Regional

Walkability

Blended score for Essex's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

59
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
70 / 100
Restaurants & cafes15
Grocery stores4
Parks0
Schools2
Transit stops10
Pharmacies0

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$110,000 down
$440,000 loan
Principal & interest$2,854
Property tax (est.)$458
Home insurance (est.)$150

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