Step into timeless New England charm with this High-Posted Cape, where original character greets you at every turn.The spacious eat-in kitchen features a partially vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, & seamless access through French doors to a private patio & beautifully terraced yard-perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors.The primary bedroom has ample closet space with 3 large closets & a ductless mini split for comfort no matter the weather! Just moments from downtown Ipswich, enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, train & the nearby town wharf. Embrace the vibrant Ipswich lifestyle with miles of hiking/biking trails via the Essex County Greenbelt & Trustees properties, Crane Beach, local farms & CSAs & a thriving calendar of cultural activities.This inviting home is ready for your vision-discover the perfect blend of historic appeal & endless potential in one of the North Shore’s most sought-after communities! Showings begin at 1st OH Thur 5/8 5-6:30pm, Sat 5/10 11-12:30p
Sold for $731,000
$731,000
2 Sawyer St, Ipswich, MA 01938
3beds
1,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
7,728 Square Feet Lot
$734,700 Zestimate®
$550/sqft
$3,157 Estimated rent
Home value
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Partially vaulted ceilingBeautifully terraced yardPrivate patioRecessed lightingAmple closet spaceDuctless mini splitFrench doors
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Listed by:
Denise Mootafian 978-337-5769,
Windhill Realty, LLC 978-356-8922
Bought with:
Tim Desmarais
Keller Williams Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73369493
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 132.31
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 13.1
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 99.45
- Dimensions: 11.05 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 117.45
- Dimensions: 9 x 13.05
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Level: Main,First
Dining room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 235.2
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 14
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 191.9
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Crawl Space,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,330
- Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,330
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 7,728 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Foundation area: 1020
- Parcel number: M:31C B:0137 L:0,1955246
- Zoning: RRA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ipswich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $550/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $629,100
- Annual tax amount: $7,014
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $731,000+12.5%$550/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73369493 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Contingent | $650,000$489/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73369493 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+273.6%$489/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73369493 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/1997 | Sold | $174,000+17.6%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/1993 | Sold | $148,000$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,014 +4.3% | $629,100 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $6,723 +10.9% | $590,800 +19.2% |
| 2023 | $6,064 | $495,800 |
| 2022 | $6,064 +5.3% | $495,800 +13.8% |
| 2021 | $5,760 -5.1% | $435,700 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $6,072 +3.5% | $433,100 +4% |
| 2019 | $5,867 +5.7% | $416,400 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $5,552 +2.5% | $389,900 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $5,416 +7.7% | $381,700 +12.7% |
| 2016 | $5,031 +12.1% | $338,800 +2% |
| 2015 | $4,488 +6.4% | $332,200 +5.8% |
| 2014 | $4,218 +1.4% | $314,100 +0.4% |
| 2013 | $4,159 +2.2% | $312,700 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $4,070 +4.3% | $318,700 -2% |
| 2011 | $3,902 +2.4% | $325,200 -1.5% |
| 2010 | $3,809 +4.1% | $330,100 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $3,660 +6.1% | $354,000 -5.3% |
| 2008 | $3,449 +3.3% | $373,700 -6.9% |
| 2007 | $3,339 +9.3% | $401,300 +19.7% |
| 2006 | $3,055 +8.5% | $335,300 +11.4% |
| 2005 | $2,815 -1% | $301,100 +1% |
| 2004 | $2,843 +4% | $298,000 +24.7% |
| 2003 | $2,734 +14.2% | $239,000 +13.8% |
| 2001 | $2,394 +12.3% | $210,000 +40.8% |
| 1999 | $2,132 +19.4% | $149,200 +11.8% |
| 1995 | $1,785 | $133,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01938
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Winthrop SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Ipswich Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 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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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Ipswich
- 01938
- 2 Sawyer St
