56 Western Avenue, Essex, MA 01929
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$624,900
3 Beds
1 Bath
1149 SQFT
0.36 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

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, cafés, 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.

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Amenities

  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Marina
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Stables

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Balcony - Exterior, Dining Area, Flooring - Wood
  • Microwave, Range, Wall Oven

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Open Floor Plan
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Geothermal Heat Source, Hot Water Baseboard, Individual, Oil, Other (See Remarks)
  • Hot Water: Other (See Remarks), Varies Per Unit
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Electric Info: 220 Volts, At Street, Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1149
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1959
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Half-Duplex, Ranch, W/ Addition
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Road Type: Public
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, River
  • Distance to Beach: 1 to 2 Mile

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73386301
  • Last Updated: 06/22/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
06/22/2025Active$624,900$544MLSPIN
06/18/2025Price Change$624,900$544MLSPIN
06/09/2025Active$649,900$566MLSPIN
06/05/2025New$649,900$566MLSPIN
10/04/2023Sold$595,000$518MLSPIN
09/13/2023Under Agreement$595,000$518MLSPIN
09/11/2023Active$595,000$518MLSPIN
09/07/2023New$595,000$518MLSPIN
04/20/2023Sold$565,500$492MLSPIN
03/29/2023Under Agreement$539,000$469MLSPIN
03/21/2023Contingent$539,000$469MLSPIN
03/17/2023Active$539,000$469MLSPIN
03/13/2023New$539,000$469MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Michelle Mineo, Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2.0
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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