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    7 Main St, Essex, MA 01929

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    $785,000

    Two-story mixed-use building with retail/office space below and residential unit above, plus updated roof and boiler.

    Type:2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
    Property size:
    2,376 SF
    Price / SF:
    $330/SF
    Added:
    Jun 5, 2026
    Days on Market:
    7
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 10 at 2:34 am

    Property Features for 7 Main St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,376 SF
    Property subtype
    2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1836

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    Listing Contact
    Kevin Street

    Listing agent Kevin Street

    Listing office Keller Williams Realty Evolution

    Listing date Jun 5, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Two‑story mixed‑use building: retail/office on the 1st floor and residential use on the 2nd floor
    • 1st floor features a restroom/1/2 bath, oversized kitchen, two generous office spaces, and one small office/work space
    • 2nd floor residential unit includes 1 to 2 bedrooms, plus office space, living room, kitchen, full bath, and washer/dryer area
    • Architectural shingle roof is approximately 4 years old
    • Gas boiler and associated components were new in December 2023
    • Sewer capacity available for a multiple unit condominium project under recent by‑law changes; offers first reviewed June 11

    Overview

    Offered for sale is a well-cared-for mixed-use property with a former retail/office layout on the first floor and residential use on the second floor. The first-floor unit is set up for flexible business use, including a restroom/half bath, an oversized kitchen, and two generous office spaces plus one smaller office/work space. The second-floor unit is configured for 1 to 2 bedrooms, with an office space, living room, kitchen, full bath, and a washer/dryer area.

    Located at 7 Main St in Essex, MA, the property combines commercial and residential space under one roof, creating a built-in income stream while allowing the first floor to support a wide range of professional or service-oriented businesses. The shingle roof is approximately four years old, and the gas boiler with associated components were newly installed in December 2023.

    Recent by-law changes add a potential development angle for qualified buyers, with sewer capacity available for a multiple-unit condominium project. The offering includes development consideration alongside current operating flexibility, with the first review of offers scheduled for Thursday, June 11.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $108.3k $45.60
    − Vacancy −$20.0k −$8.44
    EGI $88.3k $37.16
    − OpEx −$22.1k −$9.29
    NOI $66.2k $27.87
    2,376 SF · lease $45.60/SF/yr · vacancy 18.50% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $946.1K
    $827.8K – $1.10M (±1% cap)
    NOI $66,226 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.44%
    Second Best
    Multifamily LT 5
    $571.8K
    $500.3K – $667.1K (±1% cap)
    NOI $40,027 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.10%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.41M
    $1.23M – $1.64M (±1% cap)
    NOI $98,461 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.54%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Sea Meadow Gifts ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Auto Repair Shop Pharmacy Gym & Fitness Center Big Box & Wholesale Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Essex
    County
    Essex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -70.7825253
    Latitude
    42.6348461

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Two-story mixed-use building with retail/office space below and residential unit above, plus updated roof and boiler.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 7 Main St Essex, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $785,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Two‑story mixed‑use building: retail/office on the 1st floor and residential use on the 2nd floor; 1st floor features a restroom/1/2 bath, oversized kitchen, two generous office spaces, and one small office/work space; 2nd floor residential unit includes 1 to 2 bedrooms, plus office space, living room, kitchen, full bath, and washer/dryer area
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