Filled with charm and character, this 2-bed, 1.5-bath colonial-style home is nestled among the trees on over a half-acre with a large, private, fenced-in yard, raised garden beds, and a paved driveway leading to a detached oversized garage/workshop/bonus flex space with a side shed. Enjoy the large yard with perennial red roses, fragrant purple lilacs, and lush hostas that come back year after year. This is a comfortable home offering plenty of opportunity for expansion, with some spaces that you can refresh over time. The open first-floor plan features a renovated, light and bright eat-in kitchen with granite counters, Bosch & Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, a dining area, and a new Bosch stove hood (still in the box); a custom-built-in window seat with storage; a formal living room/den or home office with a bay window and French doors (or a possible 1st-floor bedroom); and a spacious vaulted, beamed-ceiling family room addition with laminate wood flooring, a freestanding gas fireplace, ceiling fans, surround-sound speakers, French doors, 1/2 bath, closet, and a bay window overlooking the yard and trees. Hardwood floors throughout (some areas ready for refinishing). Upstairs features 2 bedrooms, a renovated full bath with a nicely tiled shower and tub, and the entry and remaining 2nd-level spaces offer opportunities for cosmetic refreshing, including wall and trim/door refinishing—ideal for buyers looking to personalize and add value. Ample storage with a full, unfinished basement with exterior access, cabinets, shelving, a Weil-McLain boiler, a new water heater, a GE washer/dryer with a utility sink, a 2nd refrigerator and a small freezer, plus a fully planked attic with pull-down stairs. Fantastic location on a sidewalk-lined street—just 1/2 mile to downtown Ipswich’s riverfront restaurants, shops, and the commuter rail (approx. 55 minutes to Boston’s North Station). A short 2.5 miles to the famous Clam Box of Ipswich restaurant, only 5.5 miles to stunning Crane Beach & Castle Hill, and close to boating, kayaking, hiking, and biking. Ipswich residents enjoy access to the Annual Crane Beach parking sticker. Ideal price for buyers looking to enhance and customize a well-loved home. First showings at OPEN HOUSES SAT 9/19 & SUN 9/20, 11–12:30pm. Offer Deadline: Wednesday 9/23/26 at 4PM.
Pending
$589,900
17 Fairview Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938
2beds
1,624sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Freestanding gas fireplaceSurround-sound speakersPaved drivewayRaised garden bedsDining areaOpen first-floor planOver a half-acre
- 23 days
- 872
- 49
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Diane Beekler Weaver 978-457-4150,
RE/MAX Bentley's 978-572-1200
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73577802
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, French Doors, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Family room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23 x 18
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant, Window Seat
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Steam, Oil, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), 3 or More
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Attic Access, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double, Center Hall, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Unknown, Other
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Wood Laminate
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,624
- Total interior livable area: 1,624 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,624
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Waterfront features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
- Frontage length: 100.00
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level, Other
Details
- Foundation area: 1350
- Parcel number: M:0041B B:0159 L:0000,1955918
- Zoning: IR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station, Other, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ipswich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $611,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,590
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Tv Mounts And Tvs, Mirrors In The Bedroom, Freestanding Ac In The Living Room Are All Excluded.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,210/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Pending sale | $589,900$363/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73577802 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2026 | Contingent | $589,900$363/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73577802 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,900+307.1%$363/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73577802 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/1995 | Sold | $144,900+38%$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/1993 | Sold | $105,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,583 +5.7% | $590,400 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $6,229 +11.9% | $547,400 +20.3% |
| 2023 | $5,567 | $455,200 |
| 2022 | $5,567 +4.4% | $455,200 +12.9% |
| 2021 | $5,332 -6.1% | $403,300 -0.5% |
| 2020 | $5,681 +3.3% | $405,200 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $5,497 +5.1% | $390,100 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $5,229 +2.7% | $367,200 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $5,090 +7.5% | $358,700 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $4,736 +12.3% | $318,900 +2.2% |
| 2015 | $4,216 +6.2% | $312,100 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $3,970 +0.1% | $295,600 -0.8% |
| 2013 | $3,965 +2.4% | $298,100 -1.7% |
| 2012 | $3,872 +4.6% | $303,200 -1.7% |
| 2011 | $3,701 +2.4% | $308,400 -1.5% |
| 2010 | $3,614 +1.3% | $313,200 -9.3% |
| 2009 | $3,569 +5.8% | $345,200 -5.5% |
| 2008 | $3,372 +3.1% | $365,300 -7.1% |
| 2007 | $3,272 +10.1% | $393,300 +20.6% |
| 2006 | $2,972 +9% | $326,200 +11.9% |
| 2005 | $2,726 -1% | $291,500 +1% |
| 2004 | $2,754 +4% | $288,700 +24.8% |
| 2003 | $2,647 +14.6% | $231,400 +14.2% |
| 2001 | $2,310 +14.3% | $202,600 +43.3% |
| 1999 | $2,021 +13.7% | $141,400 +6.4% |
| 1995 | $1,777 | $132,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01938
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Winthrop
- Middle: Ipswich Ms
- High: Ipswich Hs
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