$624,900
PENDING $25K PRICE DROP

56 Western Ave Essex, MA 01929

Estimated payment $4,247/month

Total Views 9,640
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,149 Sq Ft
$544 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

Enjoy the charm of seaside town life in this 2/3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home, featuring a freshly painted interior and nestled on a spacious, flat lot with a big, level yard ideal for outdoor enjoyment. The sun-drenched living room with a cozy fireplace flows seamlessly into an open floor plan kitchen and dining area, with sliders leading to the back deck for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located across from the elementary school, in the heart of Essex, a historic shipbuilding town approximately 25 miles from Boston, this property offers unparalleled access to top-rated public schools, charming restaurants, cafes, boutiques, a bakery, and even a local brewery—all just steps away. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the easy access to boating, water sports, and stunning coastal scenery, making this a rare opportunity in an ideal location.

Listing Agent

Michelle Mineo

Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly Listed on: 06/05/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,545

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,149 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Essex Elementary School
  • Man. Essex Reg Middle School
  • Man. Essex Reg. High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1887359

Community Details

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Community Stables

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,545

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Microwave
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1149
  • Living Area: 1149
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 543.86
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 543.86
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, Ocean, River, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1887359
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15600
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 015

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9545
  • Tax Book Number: 41971

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Man. Essex Reg.
  • Elementary School: Essex Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Man. Essex Reg

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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

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)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
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

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73386301

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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