157 Main Street, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929
$825,000
$765,000
Est. $4,909/month
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0.11
Acres
1885
Year Built
73
Days on Market
Sale Pending Price Drop -$60,000 Listed Jun 24, 2026 • MLS# 73540713 Copied! • Updated Sep 7, 2026

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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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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73538836
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Previously Sold
Sep 21, 2026
$765,000
MLS #73538836
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Status: Active under contract
Aug 24, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Aug 21, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Aug 17, 2026
$765,000 $25,000 (-3.16%)
From $790,000 to $765,000 (-3.2%)
Price Reduced
Jul 21, 2026
$790,000 $35,000 (-4.24%)
From $825,000 to $790,000 (-4.2%)
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Listed for Sale
Jun 24, 2026
$825,000
Original listing
Agent: Ann Rick Gloucester Group Office: J. Barrett & Company

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $10,086

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,086
Tax Year 2026

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Commercial Sale
Year Built 1885
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

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Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,086
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures . Classic Antique. Currently Mixed Zoning Commercial/residential, Multi Use..2nd Egress For Residential Unit Is Currently Through 1st Floor Unit.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Documents None
County Essex

Property Overview

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Sale Pending
Year Built
1885

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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 | #260 of 825 | Score: 52.0
Dropped 119 spots from last year
-6.2 below state avg
200 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
C-
West Parish School
3.2 mi | #681 of 825 | Score: 36.8
Dropped 243 spots from last year
-21.4 below state avg
359 students Less Diverse
Grades K-05
A
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
3.5 mi | #128 of 825 | Score: 57.7
Dropped 11 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
305 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
3.3 mi | #57 of 352 | Score: 55.8
Improved 43 spots from last year
-2.4 below state avg
278 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Miles River Middle School
3.8 mi | #54 of 352 | Score: 55.9
Dropped 28 spots from last year
-2.3 below state avg
396 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 | #26 of 346 | Score: 72.1
Improved 7 spots from last year
+13.9 above state avg
373 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 | #33 of 346 | Score: 70.3
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+12.1 above state avg
457 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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157 Main Street, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ann Rick Gloucester Group
Listing Office J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone 978-468-0046
Agent MLS ID TEAM0021
Office MLS ID C95243
Listing Data Updated Sep 7, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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