157 Main Street, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929 • In Town

$925,000

Est. $5,718/month

2

Beds

1.5

Baths

2,123

Sq Ft

$436

Price/Sq Ft

0.11

Acres

1885

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

17 hours 38 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jun 19, 2026 • MLS# 73538836 Copied!

About this home

Endless possibilities and serene overland views top the list of highlights with this “almost” landmark 3-story building that dates to 1885 and borders the Great Marsh to the rear in downtown Essex. The former Ellen Neily Gallery for decades, this Mixed-Use Antique property with 2 decks that housed a retail gallery/shop on the 1st floor with residential space above and a 3rd floor attic – with Essex River views - offers new owners or developers exceptional flexibility. Use the 2nd floor living quarters with 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen dining and living rooms and to create a live-work lifestyle, use both levels for business or transform the entire 2,200 sf building into living quarters. Your options that include being an owner occupant, landlord, investor/developer go on forever. Extras: The 1st floor has a covered patio, the 2nd floor deck overlooks sprawling fields lined with mature trees and you have 3-car off-street parking.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner NEILY PAUL C

Mailing Address 157 MAIN ST, ESSEX, MA, 01929

Land Use

Use Code 031

Description N/A

Zoning C00

Style MULTI USE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $692,300

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2026	$406,600	$285,700	$692,300	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Dec 27, 2023	$1	41926/209

Building Permit History

Permit history not yet available for this municipality.

Municipal Context: ESSEX

Property Data Comparison

Field	Assessor	MLS	Match
Sqft	2,123	2,123	✓
Year built	1,885	1,885	✓

Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 20, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1885

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

2,123 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1885

Living Area 2,123 sq ft

Lot Size 0.11 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement Crawl Space

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Gallery, Home Office-separate Entry, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame, Post & Beam

Architecture Colonial, Antique, Other (see Remarks)

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Deck - Wood, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem, Stone/gravel, Unpaved

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $10,086

Assessed Value $773,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Gallery, Home Office-Separate Entry, Walk-up Attic

Windows:

Basement: Crawl Space

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique, Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1885

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame, Post & Beam

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Garden, Stone Wall

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Flood Plain, Marsh, Other

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved

Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: Scenic View(s)

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Marina, Sidewalks

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In Town

157 Main Street, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

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Nearby Schools

School District

Manchester Essex Regional School District local

A

✓ School Safety 2024-25

0.0% Very Low (Safest)

↓ 5.5% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

B+

Essex Elementary School

1.0 mi | #262 of 824 | Score: 52.0

Dropped 121 spots from last year

-6.2 below state avg

215 students Less Diverse

Grades K-05

C-

West Parish School

3.2 mi | #683 of 824 | Score: 36.5

Dropped 245 spots from last year

-21.7 below state avg

382 students Less Diverse

Grades K-05

A

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

3.5 mi | #156 of 824 | Score: 56.9

Dropped 39 spots from last year

-1.3 below state avg

304 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-05

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

A

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

3.3 mi | #56 of 352 | Score: 55.7

Improved 44 spots from last year

-2.5 below state avg

279 students Less Diverse

Rising School

Grades 06-08

A

Miles River Middle School

3.8 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.5

Dropped 37 spots from last year

-3.7 below state avg

391 students Less Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades 06-08

Landmark School - Elementary Middle School

4.2 mi

Grades K-09

H

High Schools

2 schools

A+

Manchester Essex Regional High School

3.3 mi | #23 of 346 | Score: 73.0

Improved 10 spots from last year

+14.8 above state avg

392 students Less Diverse

19 sports • 932 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

A+

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

3.8 mi | #34 of 346 | Score: 69.9

Dropped 4 spots from last year

+11.7 above state avg

448 students Less Diverse

19 sports • 1,310 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

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Agent: Ann Rick Gloucester Group Office: J. Barrett & Company

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/19/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$925,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 19, 2026	New Listing Added	$925,000	—

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Time on Market

17 hours 38 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$436

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$10,086	$773,400

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