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89 Choate St, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929
$1,650,000
Est. $10,085/month
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,168
Sq Ft
$396
Price/Sq Ft
1.88
Acres
1686
Year Built
16 hours 0 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 23, 2026 • MLS# 73490290 Copied!

About this home

Magical first-period farmhouse (circa 1686) on coveted Choate Street, surrounded by horse farms & rolling hills. A rare blend of history & modern living, home combines warmth of 17th-century farmhouse w/ light & flow of a spacious addition—its interiors stunningly designed by a local interior designer. It features wide pine floors, exposed beams, high ceilings (rare for its era), AC, solar panels, & 5 fireplaces (w/1 in kitchen and main BR). 5 bedrooms & 4 baths, highlights include: a chef’s kitchen w/ soapstone counters & 6-burner stove & post & beam great room w/ French doors to the deck. Outdoor living shines w/ oversized deck overlooking pond, screened porch, spectacular lovingly crafted gardens & 8-person hot tub. Bonus: 3-story 4,000 sq. ft. barn, from Boundary Farm’s working days, now ideal for a wood shop, studio, or business.***1st floor provides ample choices for great 1st floor BR for single-level living!! Minutes to Crane Beach, train, downtown & Manchester-by-the-Sea

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1686
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
4,168 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Open House Schedule

29
Mar
Sunday, March 29
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
28
Mar
Saturday, March 28
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1686
Living Area 4,168 sq ft
Lot Size 1.88 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 5
Basement Partial
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial, Antique
Roof None

Parking

Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached
Total Spaces 18

Utilities

Electric None
Water Private
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $18,495
Assessed Value $1,423,800

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Partial
Laundry:
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Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique
Year Built: 1686
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Total Parking Spaces: 18
Parking Features: Detached

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

89 Choate St, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

Walkability

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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

1 school
B+
Essex Elementary School
1.5 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
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Monthly Payment Breakdown

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Property Tax $1,541
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 15
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Mar 23, 2026
$1,650,000
Original listing
Agent: Jeremy McElwain Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 23, 2026 New Listing Added $1,650,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
16 hours 0 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$396

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $18,495 $1,423,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,495
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,423,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jeremy McElwain
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Manchester
Agent MLS ID BB802522
Office MLS ID AN6220
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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