About this home
A truly unique offering that combines historic grandeur, modern updates, and exciting investment potential. This is a rare opportunity to own a distinguished Georgian-era residence in the heart of downtown Essex. Built in 1835, the stately home proudly showcases elegance and true craftsmanship in period details throughout. The residence offers a captivating glimpse into American history with its preserved architectural features and timeless character. 11 fireplaces grace the home, adding warmth and charm to nearly every room. Inside, you’ll find oversized rooms, soaring ceilings, abundant storage, and large windows with gorgeous and operating Indian shutter filling spaces with natural light. Thoughtful updates include a newer roof, kitchen, heating system, electrical work, and weatherization providing modern comfort while preserving the home’s historic appeal.
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Listed by Julia Virden · J. Barrett & Company · MLS #73538691
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Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 12
- Flooring
- Wood
- Basement
- Not reported
- Fireplaces
- 11
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Multi Family
- Year built
- 1835
- Parking
- 4
- Foundation
- Granite
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.51 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- RS2
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $15,445
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $1,150,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$7,102 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $5,815
- Property tax
- $1,287
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $15,445. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
More property insights
Automated value estimate $1,148,850
Estimated range $1,035,165–$1,262,535.
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