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  • $1,298,700

    74 Essex Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

    4beds
    2,953sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1830
    2.1 Acres Lot
    $1,298,700 Zestimate®
    $440/sqft
    $5,553 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,298,700

    $1.17M - $1.45M

    $5,553/mo

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    What's special

    Presented for sale is a very special property that stands privately overlooking the pastoral views of the preserved Maplecroft Farm. Hidden behind a hedge of arbovitae the home comes into view as one passes over the washed river stone drive entering the grounds of the Benjamin Smith House .. Circa 1830 (the home is not under historical restriction). The property presents a true estate setting and feel. With shared casual and formal spaces, a foyer featuring a marble floor and arched Palladian window, formal fireplaced living and dining rooms share a connecting butler's pantry & wet bar. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a wood burning fireplace for warming seasonal ambiance. The family room can be accessed through the attached garage, side entrance mud room area or the rear covered patio. A great room home office combination with a roof top sundeck overlooks Maplecroft Farm. The 2nd floor enjoys 2 ensuite baths.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Stove, Gas, Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Cable Available, Wetbar, Internet Available - Broadband
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,953 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 2.10 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: IPSWM54DB003AL0

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1830

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Ipswich

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Medical Facility, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Park, Stables
    • Beach Description: Ocean, Bay
    • Beach Ownership: Public
    • Beachfront Flag: Yes
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps, 220 Volts
    • Energy Features: Storm Windows
    • Exterior: Clapboard
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Pine
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, For Gas Range
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
    • Terms Feature: Contract For Deed
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Oil, Forced Air, Pellet Stove
    • Interior Features: Cable Available, Wetbar, Internet Available - Broadband
    • Kit Dscrp: Window(s) - Picture, Pantry, Main Level, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Stainless Steel Appliances, Fireplace, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Gas Stove
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Side Entry
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wood
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Flooring - Wood
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace, Main Level
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Cable Hookup, Flooring - Wood, Fireplace
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet
    • Fam Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Cable Hookup, Slider, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Exterior Access, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Bth3 Level: Second Floor
    • Insulation Feature: Fiberglass, Partial
    • Bed3 Level: Third Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Half
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Flooring - Wood
    • Bed4 Level: Third Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Partial, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement, Sump Pump, Crawl
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck, Gutters, Sprinkler System, Deck - Roof
    • Laundry Dscrp: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Walk-In Storage, Balcony / Deck
    • Laundry Level: First Floor
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Main Level, Flooring - Wood
    • Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Scenic View(s)
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Foundation: Concrete Block

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/8/2024Listing removed$1,200,000$406/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73272437 Report a problem
    8/1/2024Listed for sale$1,200,000+37.9%$406/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73272437 Report a problem
    7/30/2021Sold$870,000-30.4%$295/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/22/2020Listing removed$1,250,000$423/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72527924 Report a problem
    7/1/2019Listed for sale$1,250,000$423/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72527924 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,534 +5.2%$1,034,400 +7.4%
    2024$10,959 +8.4%$963,000 +16.4%
    2023$10,114 $827,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 01938

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