$595,000
SOLD OCT 4, 2023

56 Western Ave Essex, MA 01929

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,149 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$518 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Manchester Essex Regional High School Rated A
  • Community Stables
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2023

**OFFERS if any, requested by 12pm Tues 9/12 **Experience authentic coastal living in this picturesque town just 26 miles north of Boston. Known for its top-rated public schools, Essex is a historic ship building community that offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. This 3-bed/1-bath mid-century ranch sits in the middle of a level lot and holds exciting potential for expansion. Sunny living room with fireplace and eat-in kitchen with sliders to the back deck make for a comfortable home while you plan future house projects. The property has a fresh coat of paint and the shed, washer/dryer and wall AC unit are all brand new and included with purchase. Homes in Essex at this price point are a rarity, so consider yourself fortunate to seize this opportunity. Restaurants, cafes, shops, a bakery, and even a local brewery are steps away. Easy access to boating and water sports awaits, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Your coastal paradise await

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alli Allmendinger

Churchill Properties Listed on: 09/07/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Mineo

Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,828

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,149 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Mersd Elementary And Middle School
  • Mersd High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 110 Volts
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1887359

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,828

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown, Other
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Oven,Microwave, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 120.4375
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 129.25
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 146.875
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dining Area, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 205.3125
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 225.083333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Sconce
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1149
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN4851
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 517.84
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 517.84
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Screens, Other
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, Ocean, River
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, Other
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1887359
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15600
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 54
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6828
  • Tax Book Number: 41529

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Mersd
  • Elementary School: Mersd
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mersd

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2024
Sold by
Ansara Maria C
Bought by
Ansara Maria C and Rogers Christopher J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,053
Outstanding Balance
$101,538
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$559,952

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2022
Sold by
Cohen Tania D
Bought by
Cohen Robert R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2016
Sold by
Cohen Robert R
Bought by
Cohen Tania D and Cohen Robert R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$258,750
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $103,053 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $452,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $230,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $258,750 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $624,900 -3.8% $544 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $649,900 +9.2% $566 / Sq Ft
10/04/2023 10/04/23 Sold $595,000 0.0% $518 / Sq Ft
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2023 09/07/23 For Sale $595,000 +5.2% $518 / Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Sold $565,500 +4.9% $492 / Sq Ft
03/21/2023 03/21/23 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2023 03/13/23 For Sale $539,000 -- $469 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $6,989 $538,000 $329,100 $208,900
2024 $6,580 $494,000 $310,800 $183,200
2023 $6,828 $491,900 $310,800 $181,100
2022 $6,698 $426,600 $270,600 $156,000
2021 $6,303 $398,900 $254,200 $144,700
2020 $6,187 $379,800 $246,200 $133,600
2019 $5,578 $362,900 $246,200 $116,700
2018 $4,952 $315,800 $216,300 $99,500
2017 $4,804 $313,600 $216,300 $97,300
2016 $4,371 $277,200 $199,200 $78,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73157017

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: METH M:00808 B:00077 L:00068A