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42 Southern Avenue

Essex, MA 01929

3 beds
2 baths
1,906 sqft
13,613 sqft lot
$341 per sqft
1830 build
– on site

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Step into a world of character with this fabulous Antique Colonial in the heart of Essex! This home is bursting with charm and offers a versatile floor plan perfect for modern living. The main living area combines a spacious country kitchen and dining area with a cozy hangout space featuring a gas fireplace, creating an inviting atmosphere for family gathering and entertaining. Enjoy vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams and a skylight that floods natural light. A charming wood burning fireplace(status unknown) adds to the kitchens rustic allure. The room off the kitchen can serve as a formal dining room or family room, while a cozy study or first-floor bedroom connects to a large full bath. Upstairs you'll find 2 generously sized bedrooms, beautiful wood floors, plus a 3rd bedroom transformed into a large walk-in closet. The expansive backyard offers a private retreat & detached barn.New 200 amp electric, 2017 Heating, GENERAC Generatortor.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Karen Bernier / Churchill Properties

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 10, 2024 •

MLS# 73295762 —

The Building

Year Built:

1830
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Barn/Stable
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

1906
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Sitting Room
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Skylight, Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

4
Fireplace Features:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Pantry

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1906
Living Room Area:

168
Living Room Length:

14
Living Room Width:

12
Kitchen Area:

228
Kitchen Length:

19
Kitchen Width:

12
Dining Room Area:

120
Dining Room Length:

15
Dining Room Width:

8
Family Room Area:

180
Family Room Length:

15
Family Room Width:

12
Bedroom 2 Area:

204
Bedroom 3 Area:

72
Bedroom 2 Length:

17
Bedroom 2 Width:

12
Bedroom 3 Length:

9
Bedroom 3 Width:

8
Master Bedroom Area:

169
Master Bedroom Length:

13
Master Bedroom Width:

13
Bathroom 1 Area:

117
Bathroom 1 Length:

13
Bathroom 1 Width:

9
Bathroom 2 Area:

20
Bathroom 2 Length:

5
Bathroom 2 Width:

4

Location

Directions:

SOUTHERN AVENUE
Latitude:

42.626236
Longitude:

-70.770375

The Property

Parcel Number:

1887184
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.31
Lot Size SqFt:

13613
Lot Size Acres:

0.31
Zoning:

RS2
Fencing:

Fenced
Other Structures:

Barn/Stable
Water View:

No
Exclusions:

Dining Room Ceiling Light, Washer & Dryer.
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

100
Tax Map Number:

136
Tax Book Number:

40637
Tax Annual Amount:

7162
Tax Assessed Value:

537700

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Half, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Half

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Hot Water
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Manch Essex
Middle Or Junior School:

Manch Essex
High School:

Manch Essex

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Shopping
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

6
Parking Features:

Off Street
Open Parking:

true

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/8/24 Nov 8, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$650,000	5.0%
10/17/24 Oct 17, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$619,000
10/8/24 Oct 8, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$619,000

House Sold on 11/8/2024

$650,000

Listing provided by broker:

Karen Bernier

Churchill Properties

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42 Southern Avenue

Essex, MA 01929