Google street view image for 5 Desoto Rd, Essex, MA 01929

Off market feb 1979 for $43K

$944,977

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $286/mo

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2 ba

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3,099

sq ft

5 Desoto Rd, Essex, MA 01929

About this home

5 Desoto Rd is a 3,099 square foot house on a 0.5 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 16, 1979 for $43,000. Based on Redfin's Essex data, we estimate the home's value is $944,977.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$944,977

$902K since sold in February 1979$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($783K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$485,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,728 sq ft
139 Eastern Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,107,111
B
3 beds2 baths2,234 sq ft
55 Old Essex Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$875,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,102 sq ft
31 Forest Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$700,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,278 sq ft
224 Echo Cove Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$650,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,978 sq ft
166 Pine St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$880,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,069 sq ft
32 Knowlton St, South Hamilton, MA 01982

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Market trends in 01929, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.7%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$386K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

19 days MoM

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3 MoM

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$1,585,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,196 sq ft
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$959,000
3 beds2 baths2,228 sq ft
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Sale history for 5 Desoto Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,121 (+0.6%)

$314,800 + $342,300

$657,100

2022

$9,070 (+6.8%)

$257,600 + $320,100

$577,700

2021

$8,491 (+2.9%)

$234,700 + $302,700

$537,400

2020

$8,249 (+12.9%)

$228,000 + $278,400

$506,400

2019

$7,308 (+5.8%)

$228,000 + $247,500

$475,500

2018

$6,909 (+3.3%)

$228,000 + $212,600

$440,600

2017

$6,687 (+3.7%)

$228,000 + $208,500

$436,500

2016

$6,447 (+3.2%)

$211,800 + $197,000

$408,800

2015

$6,248 (+1.2%)

$208,200 + $197,000

$405,200

2014

$6,175 (−3.6%)

$208,200 + $197,000

$405,200

2013

$6,407 (+6.5%)

$208,200 + $214,700

$422,900

2012

$6,018 (+0.1%)

$208,200 + $210,000

$418,200

2011

$6,009

$208,300 + $232,900

$441,200

2010

$6,009 (+11.2%)

$208,300 + $232,900

$441,200

2009

$5,403

$208,300 + $245,700

$454,000

Tax history for 5 Desoto Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,121 (+0.6%)

$314,800 + $342,300

$657,100

2022

$9,070 (+6.8%)

$257,600 + $320,100

$577,700

2021

$8,491 (+2.9%)

$234,700 + $302,700

$537,400

2020

$8,249 (+12.9%)

$228,000 + $278,400

$506,400

2019

$7,308 (+5.8%)

$228,000 + $247,500

$475,500

2018

$6,909 (+3.3%)

$228,000 + $212,600

$440,600

2017

$6,687 (+3.7%)

$228,000 + $208,500

$436,500

2016

$6,447 (+3.2%)

$211,800 + $197,000

$408,800

2015

$6,248 (+1.2%)

$208,200 + $197,000

$405,200

2014

$6,175 (−3.6%)

$208,200 + $197,000

$405,200

2013

$6,407 (+6.5%)

$208,200 + $214,700

$422,900

2012

$6,018 (+0.1%)

$208,200 + $210,000

$418,200

2011

$6,009

$208,300 + $232,900

$441,200

2010

$6,009 (+11.2%)

$208,300 + $232,900

$441,200

2009

$5,403

$208,300 + $245,700

$454,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,099
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,434
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,780
Municipality Name: ESSEX
Acres: 0.5
Zoning Code: RS2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,099
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1887230

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Essex Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Essex, MA • 01929

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$898,000 – $1.09M

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Home values near 5 Desoto Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Desoto Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1666 Sq. Ft.	$827,547
11 Desoto Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1673 Sq. Ft.	$663,440
3 Desoto Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$542,211
92 Southern Avenue Unit 000092, Essex, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$621,779
75 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2197 Sq. Ft.	$703,403
64 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$568,341
27 Forest Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$745,652

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Desoto Road, Essex, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2396 Sq. Ft.	$789,901
9 Desoto Road, Essex, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$575,831
90 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2292 Sq. Ft.	$695,713
85 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$903,310
71 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1097 Sq. Ft.	$607,217
70 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2026 Sq. Ft.	$746,466
23 Forest Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$534,165

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Desoto Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$716,613
7 Desoto Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2262 Sq. Ft.	$761,204
77 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$808,208
81 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$879,405
67 Southern Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1715 Sq. Ft.	$833,485
11 Forest Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1666 Sq. Ft.	$848,609
19 Forest Avenue, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	$524,651

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