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About this home
NEW PRICE, NEW OPPORTUNITY PROPERTY! Own a distinctive piece of Saugus history with this authentic 1742 post-and-beam antique, originally built for Parson Roby. Offering 2,606 sq ft of living space, this 4-bedroom home is filled with classic New England character, including exposed hand-hewn beams, wide-plank hardwood floors, period fireplaces, and architectural details rarely found in today’s homes. Set on a generous 20,909 sq ft lot, the property offers plenty of outdoor space along with an inviting farmer’s porch. A detached barn adds another dimension to the property, providing valuable space for a workshop, studio, home office, storage, or potential future uses, including an ADU, subject to local approvals. This is an opportunity for a buyer with vision to preserve the home’s historic character while making thoughtful updates for today’s lifestyle. Conveniently located near Saugus Center, shopping, restaurants, parks, and major commuter routes with easy access to Boston and the North Shore. If you’ve been looking for something beyond the ordinary, 39 Main Street offers history, space, character, and possibilities that are increasingly difficult to find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1742Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$269Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sean K Connelly• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Saugus Center, located between Route 1 and the Saugus River, is a civic and commercial Saugus neighborhood with a classic town green and a walkable main-street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Central Street at Main Street, where storefronts, bakeries, and longtime eateries frame the rotary-like flow of local errands. Square One Mall adds an indoor retail hub, while the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site grounds the area in early American industry. Architecture mixes compact colonials, mid-century capes, and low-rise brick civic buildings. Side streets taper toward river edges and small pocket parks. Daily life orbits around town services, coffee counters, and short drives to coastal marshland.
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Market insights
39 Main St · $699,999
DAYS ON MARKET
53 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,999
Median list price in this area is $720,550. (3% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Closets in multiple rooms
Office
Sitting room
Walk-up attic
Insulated doors
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with hardwood floors and closet
Three additional bedrooms on second floor with hardwood floors and closets
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (both on second floor) with vinyl flooring
Kitchen
Country-style kitchen
Vinyl flooring
Range
Oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry on first floor
Washer
Dryer
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Wood / hardwood flooring
Vinyl flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Oil-fired baseboard heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Porch
Above-ground private pool
Rain gutters
Barn / stable
Invisible fence
Level lot
Paved drive and paved road frontage
Public-maintained road access
Home design
Single family residence
Post & beam construction
White exterior
Parking
Detached garage with 1 garage space and garage door opener
Covered parking (1 covered space)
Open parking for 7 vehicles (8 total parking spaces)
Garage includes storage and workshop; garage faces side
Paved driveway
Security
Invisible fencing
Construction
Shingle roof
Post & beam construction
Irregular foundation
Built approximately (year from public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electric
Gas hookup available for range and oven
HOA & community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facility, laundromat, highway access, house of worship, public schools, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history! This circa 1742 Post and Beam style home was built for Parson's Roby, a well known local minister and will surely impress anyone who appreciates old world craftsmanship and fine details. This nine plus room home sits on over 20,000 square feet of land and includes a barn with a garage, storage and a work area! Wide plank floors and beamed ceilings. Replacement windows. Handy to Saugus Center, parks, schools and the highway!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$6,290 (+8.1%)
$270,400 + $307,800
$578,200
2021
$5,821 (+8.1%)
$215,400 + $256,300
$471,700
2020
$5,385 (+2.4%)
$205,400 + $246,400
$451,800
2019
$5,259 (+11.0%)
$185,400 + $246,400
$431,800
2018
$4,736 (+7.0%)
$180,400 + $228,600
$409,000
2017
$4,426 (+15.4%)
$168,400 + $198,900
$367,300
2016
$3,836 (+6.5%)
$160,000 + $154,400
$314,400
2015
$3,601 (−0.2%)
$152,400 + $147,200
$299,600
2014
$3,610 (+2.9%)
$152,400 + $158,500
$310,900
2013
$3,507 (+2.2%)
$152,400 + $158,500
$310,900
2012
$3,432 (+3.9%)
$152,400 + $158,500
$310,900
2011
$3,302 (−1.2%)
$152,400 + $158,500
$310,900
2010
$3,343 (−1.2%)
$174,800 + $170,600
$345,400
2009
$3,385
$175,600 + $193,500
$369,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,536
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,536
Year built
1742
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2156974
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Saugus, MA • 01906
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 39 Main St
$687,556
$12K under list price of $700K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $641K to $880K.