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43 Story Street

Essex, MA 01929

4 beds
3 baths
2,761 sqft
~1 acre lot
$615 per sqft
1705 build
– on site

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Surrounded by protected land on three sides, this quintessential farmhouse is beautifully sited on just over an acre of land with lawns, gardens and stone walls. The antique home was substantially renovated and expanded in 2000, beautifully blending its original character and charm with new improvements. The current owners have taken the property to the next level and the result is both unexpected and stunning. The house feels warm and inviting with its high ceilings, abundant natural light, wide pine floors, fireplaces, exposed beams and bricks combined with modern touches. Beyond the four-bedroom house with two-car garage, you’ll find a picturesque barn with garage space below and a two-story one-bedroom post and beam guest cottage with farmers porch above – perfect for rental income, in-law, guests, office or studio. The bucolic setting offers privacy, beautiful gardens, outdoor entertaining spaces and room to play. All of this in the highly ranked Manchester Essex school system!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Monahan Barker Team / LandVest, Inc., Ipswich

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 17, 2025 •

MLS# 73340476 —

The Building

Year Built:

1705
Year Built Details:

Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Antique
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Bulkhead
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

2761
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

Pantry
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Beadboard
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Skylight, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
Office Level:

Second
Office Features:

Flooring - Wood
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

6
Fireplace Features:

Kitchen
Laundry Features:

Second Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2761
Living Area Source:

Measured

Location

Directions:

Martin Street or Western Ave to Story Street
Latitude:

42.631144
Longitude:

-70.793932

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:134 L:42,1887241
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Cleared
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

1.1
Lot Size SqFt:

47916
Lot Size Acres:

1.1
Zoning:

RS2
View:

Scenic View(s)
View:

true
Other Structures:

Guest House
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

See Broker
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Beach Front
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

38612
Tax Annual Amount:

15909
Tax Assessed Value:

1224700

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Remodeled
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 Level:

First
Bedroom 4 Features:

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

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Remodeled
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Essex
Middle Or Junior School:

Manchesteressex
High School:

Manchesteressex

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

4
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

8
Parking Features:

Attached
Covered Spaces:

4

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Utility Costs

$117/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/17/25 Apr 17, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,700,000	9.7%
3/18/25 Mar 18, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,550,000
3/12/25 Mar 12, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$1,550,000

House Sold on 4/17/2025

$1,700,000

Listing provided by broker:

Monahan Barker Team

LandVest, Inc., Ipswich

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43 Story Street

Essex, MA 01929