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 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.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,991 sqft |
| Lot size | 22,389 sqft |
| Year built | 1835 |
| Price / sqft | $288 |
| County | Essex |
| MLS # | 73538691 |
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | June 18, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $15,445 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,189,100 |
| Zoning | RS2 |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 12 |
| Lot size | 0.51 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Shared Driveway, Off Street, Common, Stone/Gravel |
| Foundation | Granite |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection |
| Appliances | Plumbed For Ice Maker |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,991 sqft of living area, built in 1835.
1 Main Street, Essex MA 01929 has been listed for 4 days (since June 18, 2026).
At a list price of $1,150,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $575,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $15,445 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,189,100.
At $1,150,000 for 3,991 sqft, that's about $288 per square foot.
4 total parking spaces (shared driveway, off street, common, stone/gravel).
1 Main Street, Essex MA 01929 is in Essex, Essex County, MA 01929.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.