$655,550
SOLD MAY 27, 2026

154R Eastern Ave Essex, MA 01929

Essex Area
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,798 Sq Ft
9,147 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 27, 2026

$365 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a beach
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Manchester Essex Regional High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2026

Quaint Colonial in the heart of scenic Essex offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a desirable first-floor primary bedroom. This charming home features a warm, inviting layout with sun-filled living spaces and an eat-in kitchen complete with a cozy pellet stove and sliders to a deck,perfect for New England living. Energy-efficient upgrades include solar panels and mini-split systems for year-round comfort and reduced utility costs. Enjoy terraced gardens and the natural beauty Essex is known for, with close proximity to rivers, conservation areas, and local amenities. A wonderful blend of classic character, modern efficiency, and coastal lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Belmonte

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 04/15/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Bouris

Keller Williams Realty North Central

Keller Williams Realty North Central

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,149

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 9,147 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RS2

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,798 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a beach
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near golf course and schools

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Merms Middle School
  • Merhs High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1886602

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,149

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

9,147 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • MLSPIN_ADU: N
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine
  • Interior Amenities: Office
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Basement: Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1798
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1798
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • MAIN SO: K95580

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Storage, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: Essex
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1886602
  • Zoning: RS2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7148.53

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Merhs
  • Elementary School: Essex Es
  • Middle Or Junior School: Merms

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2026
Closed on
May 14, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Margaret Belmonte
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Bouris
Keller Williams Realty North Central
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$655,550
Premium/Discount to List
$56,550
9.44%
Views
84

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1987
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $655,550 --
Deed $143,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $126,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $153,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/27/2026 05/27/26 Sold $655,550 +9.4% $365 / Sq Ft
04/23/2026 04/23/26 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2026 04/15/26 For Sale $599,000 -- $333 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,720 $517,300 $297,200 $220,100
2024 $6,636 $498,200 $288,400 $209,800
2023 $6,643 $478,600 $288,400 $190,200
2022 $6,459 $411,400 $236,000 $175,400
2021 $6,012 $380,500 $215,000 $165,500
2020 $5,846 $358,900 $204,400 $154,500
2019 $5,237 $340,700 $204,400 $136,300
2018 $5,055 $322,400 $204,400 $118,000
2017 $4,902 $320,000 $204,400 $115,600
2016 $4,908 $311,200 $186,400 $124,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73494070

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ESSE M:138 L:4

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