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$1,263,110$402 / 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 94How 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 $790,000 on Sep 4, 2020

89 JOHN WISE AVE

ESSEX, MA 01929
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,139 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.
0.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$790,000 · Sep 4, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,438 (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.$957,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$351,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$605,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$920,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,114,635

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.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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 · 4.5 mi
M
Manchester Essex Regional Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 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

89 John Wise Ave 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 91% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Essex 01929
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% 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 75% 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$1,263,110
CheaperTypical $930,537Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$402
CheaperTypical $482Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area3,139 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.76 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 89 John Wise Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 01929Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,263,11075% of homes91% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40219% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than3,139 ft²82% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 ac52% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than197060% of homes64% of homes

About 89 John Wise Ave

How much is 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA is $1,263,110 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,183,515 to $1,342,705. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA last sell?

89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA last sold on Sep 4, 2020 for $790,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA?

89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,139 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA built?

89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA?

89 John Wise Ave, 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 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA compare to other homes in Essex 01929?

Among the 1,316 homes in Essex 01929, it is worth more than 75% of them ($1,263,110 against a typical $930,537), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($402 against a typical $482), it is bigger than 82% of them (3,139 ft² against a typical 2,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.76 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1970 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 91% 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 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 89 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA was $12,438. The county assessed it at $957,500.

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