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In the heart of Essex Village, this beautifully renovated cedar shingle style property offers a rare opportunity for residential conversion or a live/work space. Currently set up as a bakery and coffee shop, the space blends timeless New England character with thoughtful modern upgrades. The interior features soaring cathedral ceilings, oversized windows, and an open layout well suited for reimagining as a residence, studio, gallery, or private live/work space. Extensive renovations include all new plumbing and electrical systems, ADA compliance, mini-split climate control, and new windows throughout. The rear patio overlooking the Great Marsh offers an extraordinary outdoor setting with sweeping natural views. Three dedicated parking spaces and close proximity to Essex's shops, dining, marinas, and outdoor recreation complete the offering. An exceptional opportunity to create a truly unique coastal home or creative retreat in one of the North Shore's most loved seaside villages.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms1
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:136 L:16,1887489

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $746,900
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$9,739

School Information

  • High School Manchester Essex
  • Elementary SchoolEssex
  • Junior HighManchester Essex

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Parking Features Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 1
  • Half Baths2

Basic Information

  • List Price$625,000
  • MLS Number73457077
  • Modification Date05/25/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address162 Main Street
  • Building Number162
  • CountyEssex
  • StateMA
  • StreetMain Street
  • TownEssex
  • Zip01929

Building

  • BasementBulkhead, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleShingle
  • Rooms4
  • Year Built1963
  • Year Built Details Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.14

Interior

  • Flooring Wood

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio, Storage, Garden
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Heat Pump
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,114
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 1,114
  • Lot Size Square Feet 6,098
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • Marina
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Shopping
    • Stable(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedElectric Water Heater

Water Body

  • Waterfront Features River

Legal

  • ZoningRS2

Other

  • Date Listed11/21/2025
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Monahan Barker Team of LandVest,Inc.,Ipswich

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