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Offered at $874,900Active
beds
5
baths
3
sq ft
2,537
Built
1981

20 Essex St.

Wenham, MA 01984

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About this home

*** Open House CANCELLED *** You don't want to miss this FABULOUS split-level home, zoned as a 2-family home but currently living as a single-family. This home offers all the versatility you need to create space to meet your living style. Natural light abounds in every corner. The main floor hosts a cook's kitchen with loads of cabinet and counter space, a wonderful dining/sitting area that leads to the Trex deck for grilling. The open, spacious living room allows an overflow area for your large gatherings. The main floor also hosts 3 bedrooms, a master bath, and a hallway bath. The lower level provides two rooms used as bedrooms or offices, a bath, the laundry room, two walk-in closets, and the oversized family room adorned with built-in bookshelves and cabinets. All this leads out to the saltwater pool and trails through the woods along the river. Sitting on 4.99 acres, you can create your own oasis. As if this isn't enough, you have central air, solar panels, and a whole-house water filtration system. Conveniently located for commuters to Hamilton MBTA Station or Rte 128. Subject to Sellers closing on identified property that they currently have under contract. Closing to be on or before Dec. 7th.

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Lisa Biggar · LAER Realty Partners · MLS #73593789

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Details at a glance

Interior5 property facts
Rooms
9
Heating
Central, Heat Pump, Propane, Leased Propane Tank
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Basement
Yes · Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Building5 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1981
Parking
6
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
4.99 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Private Sewer
Pool
Yes · In Ground, Private
Zoning
Residentia
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$15,136
Assessment year
2026

Location

Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$5,685 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$4,424
Property tax
$1,261
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $15,136. 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 $885,000

Estimated range $820,000–$1,070,000.

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Photo-based condition insights

Overall presentation: average

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