179 Main St

A late-19th-century, three-story-to-six-story wood-frame multifamily residence typology common to suburban New England, this property is presented as a three-family building with conventional 3-bedroom unit layouts. The envelope and interior reflect a mix of historic bones and modern systems: original massing and rooflines accompany updated mechanicals, circuit-breaker electricals, and full de-leading certification. Interiors feature defined rooms rather than open-plan lofts — living and family rooms, separate dining areas, kitchens with stone or upgraded counters, multiple bathroom types (tub/shower and shower stall), recessed lighting, ceiling fans and dedicated home-office space. Upper-level access is via traditional stair circulation with walk-up attic storage. Exterior amenities emphasize private outdoor living: individual balconies or decks, fenced and private yards, gardens with fruit trees, patio and gazebo options, and off-street driveway parking sized for several vehicles. Building services are minimal and self-managed rather than full-service; parking is surface-level only. The property mix supports long-term rental or owner-occupied investment models: separate utilities/units in several examples, separate laundry rooms or hookups per floor, and sprinkler and safety upgrades where noted. Located in a small-city/suburban context in Peabody with walkable access to downtown nodes and regional roadways, the building type suits owners seeking a balance of period character and incremental modernization within a neighborhood-oriented fabric.