Located on a historical way this Gambrel homes first floor includes 4 large rooms, perfect for entertaining, includes granite & S/S kitchen with custom cabinetry, Dining room, Fireplaced Living room, & oversized 4th bedroom with vaulted ceilings (currently used as 2nd Family rm) all with HW Floors, plus a 3-season porch. 2nd floor has a spacious front to back primary suite with 2 closets and spa-like bath, as well as 2 more Bedrooms with additional bath with radiant heat & skylight. Partially finished walk-out lower level has updated utilities and laundry. Professional landscaping, pergola, 2 stone patios, 2 composite decks & one wraps around above ground Gibraltar pool. 2 car garage with attic & attached custom-built heated workshop building with cathedral ceilings, offering endless possibilities. Freshly painted barn with new roof & cupola. Town approved property for a privately owned horse! Come experience the beauty of outer Ipswich. See Feature Sheet List in Docs.
Sold for $994,000
$994,000
18 Plains Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
4beds
2,562sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
1.4 Acres Lot
$1,046,700 Zestimate®
$388/sqft
$4,438 Estimated rent
Home value
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$963,000 - $1.14M
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Composite decksSpa-like bathStone patiosDining roomNew roofCathedral ceilingsFreshly painted barn
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Listed by:
Terri Sheppard 978-828-9441,
J. Barrett & Company 978-356-3444
Bought with:
Gretchen Berg
J. Barrett & Company
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73299127
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 272.6
- Dimensions: 23.5 x 11.6
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 125.4
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 13.2
Bedroom 3
- Features: Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 133.38
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.7
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Length: 10.4
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Length: 15.8
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 292.1
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 11.5
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 362.7
- Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Water Softener
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Play Room, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Marble, Concrete
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Garage Access,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,562
- Total interior livable area: 2,562 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio, Pool - Above Ground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Waterfront features: Ocean, Unknown To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: 1955501
- Zoning: RRA
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ipswich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $388/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $730,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,317
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | Sold | $994,000+0.5%$388/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73299127 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2024 | Contingent | $989,000$386/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73299127 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $989,000+257%$386/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73299127 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/1998 | Sold | $277,000+26.5%$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/1995 | Sold | $219,000$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,181 +10.4% | $823,400 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $8,317 +0% | $730,800 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $8,316 | $680,000 |
| 2022 | $8,316 +8% | $680,000 +16.8% |
| 2021 | $7,699 0% | $582,400 +6% |
| 2020 | $7,701 +1.3% | $549,300 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $7,603 +1.1% | $539,600 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $7,519 +3.5% | $528,000 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $7,268 +7.6% | $512,200 +12.6% |
| 2016 | $6,752 +12.1% | $454,700 +2% |
| 2015 | $6,025 +3% | $446,000 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $5,849 +2.6% | $435,500 +1.6% |
| 2013 | $5,699 +1.4% | $428,500 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $5,620 +5.8% | $440,100 -0.6% |
| 2011 | $5,312 +3.4% | $442,700 -0.6% |
| 2010 | $5,139 +8.5% | $445,300 -2.8% |
| 2009 | $4,737 +5.8% | $458,100 -5.6% |
| 2008 | $4,477 +6.1% | $485,100 -4.4% |
| 2007 | $4,221 -2% | $507,300 +7.3% |
| 2006 | $4,308 +3.5% | $472,900 +6.2% |
| 2005 | $4,163 +3.7% | $445,200 +5.8% |
| 2004 | $4,014 +5.7% | $420,800 +26.8% |
| 2003 | $3,796 +13.9% | $331,800 +13.5% |
| 2001 | $3,332 +14.1% | $292,300 +43% |
| 1999 | $2,921 +21.6% | $204,400 +13.7% |
| 1995 | $2,403 | $179,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01938
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Paul F Doyon MemorialGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Ipswich Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 8/10Ipswich High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Ipswich Middle
- High: Ipswich High
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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- Essex County
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- 01938
- 18 Plains Rd
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