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$1,052,205$1,073 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,025,000 on Dec 6, 2023

17 WATER ST

ESSEX, MA 01929
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
981 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$928K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,025,000 · Dec 6, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,205 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$708,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$534,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$174,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$668,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,074,450

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.140 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.80%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Essex Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi
M
Manchester Essex Regional Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Manchester Essex Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01929These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,886
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,902
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,333
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

17 Water St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 83% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Essex County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Essex 01929
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Essex 01929

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$465K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Essex 01929.

How it measures up in Essex 01929

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 01929.

Estimated value$1,052,205
CheaperTypical $930,537Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1073
CheaperTypical $482Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area981 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size3.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 17 Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 01929Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,052,20562% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1073almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than981 ft²8% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.2 ac85% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than187515% of homes6% of homes

About 17 Water St

How much is 17 Water St, Essex, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Water St, Essex, MA is $1,052,205 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $927,605 to $1,176,805. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Water St, Essex, MA last sell?

17 Water St, Essex, MA last sold on Dec 6, 2023 for $1,025,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Water St, Essex, MA?

17 Water St, Essex, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 981 square feet of living space and a 3.20-acre lot.

When was 17 Water St, Essex, MA built?

17 Water St, Essex, MA was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Water St, Essex, MA?

17 Water St, Essex, MA is assigned to Essex Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Manchester Essex Regional High School (high), rated A; Manchester Essex Regional Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Manchester Essex Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Water St, Essex, MA compare to other homes in Essex 01929?

Among the 1,316 homes in Essex 01929, it is worth more than 62% of them ($1,052,205 against a typical $930,537), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($1073 against a typical $482), it is bigger than 8% of them (981 ft² against a typical 2,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (3.2 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1875 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 83% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Water St, Essex, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Water St, Essex, MA was $9,205. The county assessed it at $708,600.

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