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Off Market Sep 2021 for $1.2M

$1,691,585

•

3,155

sq ft

8 Turtleback Rd, Essex, MA 01929

About this home

This bow-roof colonial is set on 2+ tranquil acres & offers beautiful architectural details including wide pine flooring, wainscoting & custom cabinetry. Large LR w/Rumford fireplace, designed to reflect more heat & picture window. Bright & sunny Kitchen w/tile flooring, eat-in island, & pantry or home work station. The 2nd fl was dormered & fully renovated in 2007. Master suite has private balcony, large dressing area, luxurious bath w/soaking tub, steam shower & radiant heat. Two other bedrooms share a joining balcony & well appointed bath with radiant heat. The laundry area is perfectly placed on the 2nd floor. Two car garage, central A/C, full unfinished basement, brick patio, fence enclosed heated in-ground pool & hot tub complete this offering. Located in one of Essex's most desirable neighborhoods & part of Manchester-Essex Regional School District. Showings begin at OH Sat 4/24 & Sun 4/25 12-2p. No appoint necessary. Offers presented Mon 4/26 by 5pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

2.16 acresLot Size

$536Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Julie Gamble Smith • Engel & Volkers By the Sea

Bought with Julia Virden • J. Barrett & Company

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•Source:MLS PIN #72818958

Redfin Estimate

$1,691,585

$490K since sold in September 2021$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$2,270,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths3,580 sq ft
33 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,525,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths3,747 sq ft
199 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,729,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,308 sq ft
2 Riverview Hl, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,500,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths4,137 sq ft
4 Shea Ct, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$750,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,147 sq ft
20 Berry Cir, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,754 sq ft
187 Echo Cove Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982

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Market trends in 01929, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$825K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$965,000
3 beds2 baths2,141 sq ft
7 John Wise Ave #2, Essex, MA 01929
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Sale history for 8 Turtleback Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,757 (−22.9%)

$426,100 + $709,100

$1,135,200

2022

$20,448 (+3.8%)

$398,900 + $903,500

$1,302,400

2021

$19,707 (+3.4%)

$398,900 + $848,400

$1,247,300

2020

$19,050 (+7.8%)

$398,900 + $770,500

$1,169,400

2019

$17,666 (+8.1%)

$398,900 + $750,500

$1,149,400

2018

$16,342 (+2.3%)

$381,500 + $660,700

$1,042,200

2017

$15,967 (−0.2%)

$381,500 + $660,700

$1,042,200

2016

$16,002 (+4.7%)

$364,100 + $650,600

$1,014,700

2015

$15,283 (+1.2%)

$349,300 + $641,800

$991,100

2014

$15,104 (−1.3%)

$349,300 + $641,800

$991,100

2013

$15,298 (−1.2%)

$349,300 + $660,500

$1,009,800

2012

$15,489 (+7.9%)

$364,200 + $712,200

$1,076,400

2011

$14,358

$396,400 + $657,800

$1,054,200

2010

$14,358 (+10.1%)

$396,400 + $657,800

$1,054,200

2009

$13,038

$438,900 + $656,700

$1,095,600

Tax history for 8 Turtleback Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,757 (−22.9%)

$426,100 + $709,100

$1,135,200

2022

$20,448 (+3.8%)

$398,900 + $903,500

$1,302,400

2021

$19,707 (+3.4%)

$398,900 + $848,400

$1,247,300

2020

$19,050 (+7.8%)

$398,900 + $770,500

$1,169,400

2019

$17,666 (+8.1%)

$398,900 + $750,500

$1,149,400

2018

$16,342 (+2.3%)

$381,500 + $660,700

$1,042,200

2017

$15,967 (−0.2%)

$381,500 + $660,700

$1,042,200

2016

$16,002 (+4.7%)

$364,100 + $650,600

$1,014,700

2015

$15,283 (+1.2%)

$349,300 + $641,800

$991,100

2014

$15,104 (−1.3%)

$349,300 + $641,800

$991,100

2013

$15,298 (−1.2%)

$349,300 + $660,500

$1,009,800

2012

$15,489 (+7.9%)

$364,200 + $712,200

$1,076,400

2011

$14,358

$396,400 + $657,800

$1,054,200

2010

$14,358 (+10.1%)

$396,400 + $657,800

$1,054,200

2009

$13,038

$438,900 + $656,700

$1,095,600

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.16 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,733

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1886413

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Steam / Sauna,Pocket Door

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Pocket Door

Living Room Information
Area: 406
Length: 14
Width: 29
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Wainscoting,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 378
Length: 18
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 351
Length: 27
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup

Office Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,155
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Hot Tub/Spa, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.16
Lot Features: Easements
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,707
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Apple St to Turtleback Rd, take 2nd exit on circle, 2nd drive on the left
UnparsedAddress: 8 Turtleback Road, Essex MA 01929

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,733
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1886413

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Agent For List
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Essex Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

6/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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

6/10 Wind Factor

77% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.61M – $1.95M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Turtleback Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$1,048,366
4 Turtleback Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$944,705

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Turtleback Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2223 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,280
2 Turtleback Road, Essex, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1393 Sq. Ft.	$990,917

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Turtleback Road, Essex, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$916,643
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