85 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929 - Photo 1

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$815,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,316 Sq. Ft.
0.7 Acres
1 Car Garage
Updated 1 day ago

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Property Description

So many great options come with this meticulously maintained 4+ bedroom home in downtown Essex owned by one family for almost 60 years. Currently used as a single-family but was town-approved as a 2-family, this 2,300+ sf residence features a flexible layout that adapts easily to various needs including one-floor living. The open-concept main level with hardwood flooring and a seamless flow between the kitchen-dining-fireplaced living area, also has a primary bedroom, 1.5 baths and 2 rooms - think bedrooms or offices. 3 additional large bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. A heated bonus room with a fireplace, workshop area and substantial storage space are in the basement. A deck and expansive yard - the lot is 0.7 acres - offer generous outdoor space. Ample off-street parking and a garage enhance this property's versatility.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 85 Martin St

General

Sold For: $815,000
Taxes: $8,320 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73483906
Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 1: 7.00 x 7.00, Main, First
Bathroom 2: 4.00 x 7.00, Main, First
Bathroom 3: 5.00 x 9.00, Second

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Primary Bedroom: 11.00 x 14.00, Main, First
Bedroom 2: 11.00 x 21.00, Second
Bedroom 3: 11.00 x 15.00, Second
Bedroom 4: 11.00 x 12.00, Second

Other Rooms

Living Room: 14.00 x 15.00, Main, First
Kitchen: 11.00 x 12.00, Main, First
Dining Room: 9.00 x 11.00, Main, First
Office: 10.00 x 13.00, First

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

County: Essex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 2,316
Year Built: 1963

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.7

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $8,320
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Exclusions: All Appliances And Fixtures To Be Left As Gifts To The Buyer.
Disclosures/Rstr.: Currently configured as a single-family residence, the property is connected to town sewer with a fully paid 1.5 betterment, offering potential for conversion to a two-family layout.
Property ID: 1887374

Listed by J. Barrett & Company, Julia Virden
Sold by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, McClelland Del Rio Group

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Schools

Schools serving 85 Martin St

School District:Manchester Essex Regional School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Essex Elementary School 12 Story Street, Essex, MA 01929	K-5	0.2 mi
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School 36 Lincoln Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944	6-8	3.4 mi
Manchester Essex Regional High School 36 Lincoln Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944	9-12	3.4 mi

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Price & Sales History for 85 Martin St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/22/2026

Sold

$815,000

2%

MLS

3/08/2026

Listed

$799,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

14 Lake Dr, Hamilton, MA 01982 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$699,000

Open House

14 Lake Dr Hamilton, MA 01982

Single Family
Active
Updated 9 hours ago

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,512
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Mindy Reichman (781) 718-6852

20 Berry Cir, Hamilton, MA 01982 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$749,999

Open House

20 Berry Cir Hamilton, MA 01982

Single Family
Active
Updated 4 hours ago

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2,147
Sq. Ft.

110 Linden St, Hamilton, MA 01982 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$719,000

110 Linden St Hamilton, MA 01982

Single Family
Active
Updated 2 days ago

2
Beds
1
Total Bath
1,348
Sq. Ft.

505 Essex St, Hamilton, MA 01982 - Photo 1

Just Listed

$1,649,000

Open House

505 Essex St Hamilton, MA 01982

Single Family
Active
Updated 12 hours ago

5
Beds
5
Total Baths
4,146
Sq. Ft.

59 Washington St, Ipswich, MA 01938 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$26,000 (-2.21%)

$1,149,000

59 Washington St Ipswich, MA 01938

Single Family
Active
Updated 2 days ago

6
Beds
2
Total Baths
3,575
Sq. Ft.

32 Witham St, Gloucester, MA 01930 - Photo 1

32 Witham St #B Gloucester, MA 01930

Single Family
Active
Updated 3 days ago

6
Beds
4
Total Baths
3,236
Sq. Ft.

Price Reduced

-$1,000 (-25.64%)

$2,900

98 Main Wenham, MA 01984

Commercial Lease
Active

3 Rockland St, Gloucester, MA 01930 - Photo 1

3 Rockland St Gloucester, MA 01930

Single Family
Active
Updated 1 day ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,001
Sq. Ft.

105 Martin St, Essex, MA 01929 - Photo 1

Sold

$780,000

105 Martin St Essex, MA 01929

Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
1
Total Bath
2,005
Sq. Ft.

Sold

$750,000

12 Maple St Essex, MA 01929

Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,270
Sq. Ft.

357 Concord St, Gloucester, MA 01930 - Photo 1

Sold

$790,000

357 Concord St Gloucester, MA 01930

Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,535
Sq. Ft.

3 Bray St, Gloucester, MA 01930 - Photo 1

Sold

$830,000

3 Bray St Gloucester, MA 01930

Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2,680
Sq. Ft.

85 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929 (MLS# 73483906) is a Single Family property that was sold at $815,000 on April 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 85 Martin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Essex? You can browse all Essex real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

85 Martin St Essex, MA 01929