Freshly painted interior & exterior of this beautiful, flexible single or multifamily antique home. Sister home in Smithsonian Museum. Home offers many different living arrangements. Many original details including original front staircase, Indian shutters, wood paneled doors, wide pine flooring, some exposed beams, 2 deep closets that once housed Murphy beds. Newer windows, Mini-splits, updated electrical. Updated Kitchens/baths over the years, newly refinished beautiful wood flooring throughout. Detached garage & beautiful gardens on property w/ ample parking, or attach a garage or ADU. Close to downtown Ipswich & Ipswich River w/ ROW access & river walk nearby. Home offers great natural light, large rooms, many closets, full, dry walkout basement. Nothing to do while you decide how to best utilize this home. Come home to Ipswich to enjoy the many amenities; train into Boston, 100s of acres of conservation land to explore, Cranes Beach, great local farms & breweries/restaurants
Sold for $765,000
$765,000
16 Elm St, Ipswich, MA 01938
4beds
2,750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1830
5,100 Square Feet Lot
$766,500 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$4,744 Estimated rent
Home value
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$705,000 - $835,000
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Indian shuttersNewer windowsDetached garageExposed beamsMany closetsDeep closetsBeautiful gardens
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Listed by:
Sonia Johnson 978-835-7154,
eXp Realty 888-854-7493
Bought with:
Keith Marhafer
Keller Williams Realty North Central
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73427639
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bidet, Double Vanity, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Pedestal Sink
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Wainscoting
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Storage
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Bathroom - Full, Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Soaking Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Den
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Skylight, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,750
- Total interior livable area: 2,750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,750
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Screens
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, River, Access, Bay, Ocean, River, Sound, Beach Ownership(Private, Public)
- Frontage length: 50.00
Lot
- Size: 5,100 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1956572
- Zoning: IR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1830
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ipswich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $643,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,175
- Date on market: 9/29/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Lawn Ornaments Except For Cement Table/Benches.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Sold | $765,000-4.3%$278/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427639 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Pending sale | $799,000$291/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #73427676 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$291/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427639 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000$291/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427639 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Contingent | $799,000$291/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427639 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $799,000-5.9%$291/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427676 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $849,000-3.4%$309/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427676 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $879,000-7%$320/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427639 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $945,000$344/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73427639 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,175 +10.6% | $643,500 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $6,485 +7.4% | $569,900 +15.4% |
| 2023 | $6,039 | $493,800 |
| 2022 | $6,039 +3.2% | $493,800 +11.6% |
| 2021 | $5,849 -3.4% | $442,400 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $6,052 +6.3% | $431,700 +6.8% |
| 2019 | $5,694 +2.2% | $404,100 +3.3% |
| 2018 | $5,572 +0.1% | $391,300 -0.2% |
| 2017 | $5,564 +11.5% | $392,100 +16.7% |
| 2016 | $4,990 +15.8% | $336,000 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $4,310 +4.3% | $319,000 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $4,132 +1.9% | $307,700 +1% |
| 2013 | $4,053 -2.4% | $304,700 -6.3% |
| 2012 | $4,152 +5.8% | $325,100 -0.6% |
| 2011 | $3,923 +2.5% | $326,900 -1.5% |
| 2010 | $3,829 +5.5% | $331,800 -5.5% |
| 2009 | $3,629 +6.2% | $351,000 -5.2% |
| 2008 | $3,416 +2.1% | $370,100 -8% |
| 2007 | $3,345 +7% | $402,100 +17.2% |
| 2006 | $3,125 +16% | $343,000 +19.1% |
| 2005 | $2,693 -0.3% | $288,000 +1.7% |
| 2004 | $2,701 +3.3% | $283,100 +23.9% |
| 2003 | $2,614 +11.1% | $228,500 +10.8% |
| 2001 | $2,352 +5% | $206,300 +31.6% |
| 1999 | $2,241 +16% | $156,800 +8.5% |
| 1995 | $1,932 | $144,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01938
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Winthrop SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Ipswich Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Ipswich High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Winthrop
- Middle: Ipswich
- High: Ipswich
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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