$799,000

286 Essex St, Weymouth, MA 02188

4 beds |
2 baths |
2,800 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in ——
0.58acre lot
1 car garage
$285/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

Property Description

Built in 1768, 286 Essex Street is a piece of Weymouth history. Sitting prominently up on a hill, this Antique-style home, a white post-and-beam structure, predates the American Revolution, standing watch over Central Weymouth for over 250 years. Anchored by a granite foundation, the 4-bed, 2-bath house offers 2,800 square feet of flexible living. The second floor even features a kitchenette, perfect for multi-generational living or an au pair suite. While two fireplaces offer Colonial charm on the main level, the third floor reveals a huge, versatile bonus room—a blank canvas perfect for a massive media room, playroom, or guest suite. Adding to its appeal is the detached garage, which is heated and wired for electricity, making it the perfect "he-shed," "she-shed," or dedicated workspace. Sitting on a 0.58-acre lot with modern city utilities, this historical landmark seamlessly blends old-world character with the space needed for contemporary life.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: November 19, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:: Real Broker MA, LLC : 855-450-0442
Listing Agent:: Michael Mahoney : 617-615-9435
MLS ID:: 73456219

General: Dining AreaWet barBreakfast Bar / NookWalk-In Closet(s)Attic AccessStorageKitchenBonus Room
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Closet - LinenElectric Dryer HookupWasher HookupFirst Floor
Basement: FullInterior EntryBulkheadConcrete
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
A/C: Window Unit(s)None
Heating: BaseboardOil
Fireplace: Dining RoomLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: Rain GuttersScreens
Style: Antique
Parking: DetachedHeated GarageWorkshop in GaragePaved DriveOff StreetDeededPaved

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Insulated WindowsScreens
General: Post & BeamGranite

Road/Access: Public
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Norfolk

Zoning: M-2M:21 B:287 L:004275047

Utilities: for Electric Ovenfor Electric DryerCircuit Breakers
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Michael Mahoney, Real Broker MA, LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

Academy Avenue

94 Academy Ave, East Weymouth, MA, 02189

Grades KG-5

0.42 miles away

Abigail Adams Middle School

89 Middle St, East Weymouth, MA, 02189

Grades 6-7

0.55 miles away

Weymouth High School

1 Wildcat Way, South Weymouth, MA, 02190

Grades 8-12

2.40 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.