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Established in 1819, the Town of Essex is a rural community which still maintains much of its original natural splendor and small town character. Long noted as one of the original shipbuilding centers of New England, Essex maintains strong ties with its heritage by way of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and its many water resources such as Chebacco Lake, the Essex River and the Atlantic Ocean.
Today, Essex is known for its seemingly endless supply of antique shops and restaurants as well as for the Essex clam, which is a widely recognized symbol of pride and quality. Clamming remains one of the town's principal industries and there is a celebration for the bivalve in September at the annual Essex ClamFest. Visitors can also sample the best the area has to offer at the annual Taste of Essex held in May, which features offerings from most of the area's finest restaurants.
Less than an hour's ride from Boston, Essex is a quaint and friendly coastal community which proudly welcomes visitors and new residents from all walks of life who seek to enjoy the best of what the North Shore has to offer.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
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Spending/Student:
$10,649
Average SAT scores:
1342
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.8 to 1
Community
Population:3,323 Median Income in town: $66,151 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 0 / 1,000
Violent: N/A / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
47
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Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $409,500
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $490,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -20%
Avg single family tax bill:
$5,198
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
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Miles to Boston:
32
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
47
Rail time to Boston:
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$254,900
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What a deal! Take a look at this three bedroom home today before it's too late! Great opportunity. Good-sized rooms with hardwood flooring throughout most of them. Updated kitchen needs finishing touches. Beautiful lot with circle driveway and detached garage/workshop. Plenty of character not seen in today's newer home. Just needs a little elbow grease to bring this home back to its original luster. Priced well below assessed value! Sold as-is!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$369,000
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New Construction in Essex! Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home TO BE BUILT. Quality materials and workmanship throughout...The builder is happy to offer the buyer custom upgrades, pre-construction. Marsh views with close proximity to Conomo Point and lovely downtown Essex. This is your chance to own a custom built, brand new home in one of the best school systems in Massachusetts!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$379,000
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Freestanding townhouse with flexible floor plan. Two finished levels, 3 bedrooms, office, living and family room. Unfinished lower level perfect for kids hang out room. Exclusive 3/4 acre yard, off the main street, kid and dog friendly! One car garage with extra storage area and side porch. Close to town, ball fields, and Manchester Essex Elementary School. Move right in, it's in great condition! NO CONDO FEES.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$379,000
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Freestanding townhouse with flexible floor plan. Two finished levels, 3 bedrooms, office, living and family room. Unfinished lower level perfect for kid hangout room. Exclusive 3/4 acre yard, off the main street, kid and dog friendly! One car garage with extra storage area and side porch. Close to town, ball fields and Manchester Essex Regional Elementary School. Move right in, it's in great condition. No Condo Fees!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$110,000
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Direct Riverfront cottage located south of Robbins Island Rd. Spectacular sunsets and dramatic views. Buyers should acquaint themselves with all aspects of the Conomo Point situation of land purchase from Town. There is risk involved. Legal representation is recommended. Yearly cost includes lease and taxes. CASH sale ONLY. This transaction is for 1st option of purchasing property from Town when it becomes available. Selectmen must approve transfer.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$625,000
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A Split Entry AND a Ranch connected by TWO 2 car garages on acre+ of land bounded by stone walls! The Split lower level is all studded w/1 finished, unheated room & rough plumbing is in. The Ranch also has a full basement. Both sides have wood burning fireplaces & hardwood floors. The Split side has vaulted ceilings & skylights. Perfect for in-law or family compound or a great rental situation to help pay your mortgage! Walking distance to town, park, library, school and river. Call today!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$625,000
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A Split Entry AND a Ranch connected by TWO 2 car garages on acre+ of land bounded by stone walls! The Split lower level is all studded w/1 finished, unheated room & rough plumbing is in. The Ranch also has a full basement. Both sides have wood burning fireplaces & hardwood floors. The Split side has vaulted ceilings & skylights. Perfect for in-law or family compound or a great rental situation to help pay your mortgage! Walking distance to town, park, library, school and river. Call today!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$649,000
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Contemporary single level living with flexible floor plan. Currently used as a two family home but easily converted into a spacious single. Many recent improvements have made this home sparkle.The NEW Kitchen, with two granite islands,double ovens, opens into an over sized living room AND dining room perfect for large gatherings.Sliders lead onto a very large deck overlooking an acre yard. Lower level walkout with additional space to finish. THIS IS NOT A DRIVE BY, THE INTERIOR MUST BE SEEN!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$649,000
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California Contemporary Two Family ! This is more like a spacious single family home with a 2 bedroom apartment attached. Close to 4000 square feet of finished living area. Flexible floor plan with many options. The main house has a finished lower level with family room an exercise room and a home office. Use the rooms as you wish! The 2 BR apartment is all one level, and can be shut down for seasonal use or use the apartment to offset your living costs. WONDERFUL back yard and large deck.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$489,000
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Village Antique with vintage charm. The original house, c1724, boasts exposed post and beams,original paneling and details. Master Bedroom w/ vaulted ceilings, exposed beams & cottage windows.New Master Bath w/ custom tile shower,claw tub. Masterfully blended Turn of the Century addition has High ceilings, over sized windows and a front & back staircase.Spacious Bedrooms. Electrical & Heating Newer. Renovated Kitchen with antique terracotta tile. Beacon Hill Gardens. Attached barn.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$425,000
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Waterfront bungalow on beautiful Chebacco Lake. Buy now and enjoy the lake all summer long. Large granite/stone fireplace in living room/dining room, hardwood floors, 3 season room overlooking lake with outside patio, 2 bedroom 1 bath large finished attic area with wood stove. Detached 2 car garage and storage shed for all your lake toys!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$429,000
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Close to Crane Beach! This single level home has a stylish Contemporary flair! Set on 2 acres of scenic pasture, a bird watchers paradise. Many recent improvements, New Heating & Central Air, Remodeled Kitchen, Updated Baths, home office with separate entry, spacious living room for entertaining, light and bright w/ vaulted ceiling and wood fireplace. Newly remodeled FR w/ Marvin doors onto deck overlooking back yard and meadow. Sizable lot, potential to build barn or garage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$929,000
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Wonderfully light and bright, spacious stylish Contemporary Colonial on 1.2 acre lot. Custom Kitchen with granite counters and Island. Gas 6 burner cook top, double ovens and sub zero. Two dining areas, one with wrap around windows to take advantage of the natural view, the other formal with double sided fireplace. Master suite, vaulted ceiling and sitting area, marble master bath. Above ground lower level with 2 walkouts. Family RM with fireplace, home office. Convenient to schools and highway.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$699,000
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Feel total relaxation when viewing this scenic property. This charming antique home is looking for new owners to enjoy as this family has for many years. Route 128 is not far and the Train station and is about 3 miles away. Cranes Beach in Ipswich and Singing Beach in Manchester by the Sea are in neighboring towns. Manchester/Essex Middle and High Schools. ---Motivated---
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$263,000
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Darling cottage style single level home with lovely yard and river/marsh views. Near Essex famous antiques district and fabulous restaurants. Perfect for year round living or week-end get away. Eat in kitchen, cozy living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, office and laundry/mud room. Many updates including kitchen, bath, electrical, new windows and flooring. Excellent school system! Title V Certificate in Hand. Open Sunday 11- 12:30
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$449,000
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Spacious like a house..But the maintenance of a condo. This Post & Beam townhouse shares an acre lot and has a flowing floor plan for entertaining or hanging out with family. Light, bright and airy,this home drips with pride of ownership, gleaming wood floors, custom granite kitchen w/ Sub Zero, Wolf Gas Range, Miele appliances. Brick fireplace LR ,sliders to front and back decks.FINISHED WALKOUT w/ 1 BR guest suite(full Kitchen,LR,Bath).Cobblestone driveway, yard & access to the lake.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,000
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Great post and beam cape on quiet cul de sac with pool and acre + of land. Interior is bright and open, fireplaced family room, large country kitchen with new Corian countertops, new appliances. Great deck overlooking pool and private woods. Basement is full, dry and has 3/4 bathroom with potential to be finished.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$425,000
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The house you have always wondered about! Gracious 1795 colonial on 1.38 acres in need of total renovation. The Reverend Josiah Webster house filled with original detail, 7 fireplaces with original mantels, original 6 panel doors, wide pumpkin pine floor boards, high celings, kitchen fireplace in basement. Great potential!! An acre of land with stone walls, speciment plantings. Includes a former Cobbler's shop that has great potential. Buyer to assume sewer betterment.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,250,000
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Contemporary Colonial set on 5 private acres of land in immaculate condition. FABULOUS NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN.Commercial grade VIKING double ovens & 6 burner stove, soapstone counters & island, Brazilian Teak floors, vaulted family room w/ stone fireplace, wrap around views. Spacious Master Suite, designer bath and custom dressing room.Finished 3rd floor for guests, family room or office. Separate guest suite over 3 car garage. 30x30 3 stall horse barn near major trails and close to Crane Beach.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$349,900
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Waterfront at Chebacco Lake. This open living space invites the views into the kitchen, dining, living room and study. The dancing lake light glows on the wood floors throughout this two bedroom plus study home.The updated bath features radiant heat. Outside, the westerly facing deck, which gracefully wraps itself around a tree, provides living/eating space and panoramic Chebacco lake views. Equiped with a private float, this serene lakeside home lives in harmony with nature.
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