Moments away from Crane Beach & surrounded by scenic trails, this coastal Ipswich Colonial offers a rare blend of luxury & New England charm. A chef’s kitchen with quartz counters, upgraded stainless appliances & timeless appeal opens to a sun-drenched family room with a gas fireplace & slider to the outdoor deck & garden - perfect for indoor-outdoor living. Formal dining and living rooms with stunning woodwork details & bay window adds elegance, while hardwood floors flow throughout. The stunning primary suite boasts a sitting area, walk-in closet & spa-like en-suite bath with double vanity & quartz counters. 3 additional bedrooms, a full bath & dedicated laundry room complete the upper level. Outdoors, relish in professionally landscaped grounds surrounded by lush gardens & privacy, while a serene pond invites winter skating. A heated/cooled insulated garage with double doors, detached carriage house/workshop, & easy access to 95 & Route 1 complete this exceptional coastal retreat.
Sold for $1,323,000
$1,323,000
3 Howard St, Ipswich, MA 01938
4beds
3,050sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
1 Acres Lot
$1,357,500 Zestimate®
$434/sqft
$5,681 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,357,500
$1.24M - $1.49M
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Gas fireplaceSerene pondProfessionally landscaped groundsSun-drenched family roomHardwood floorsStunning woodwork detailsSpa-like en-suite bath
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Listed by:
Kevin Fruh 978-500-7409,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 978-255-3569,
Rachel Mello 781-780-1769
Bought with:
Hackett & Glessner Team
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73424849
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Slider
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,050
- Total interior livable area: 3,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,050
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Heated Garage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
Lot
- Size: 1.00 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:026 B:003E L:0,1952462
- Zoning: RRA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Public School
Location
- Region: Ipswich
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2025 | Sold | $1,323,000+10.3%$434/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73424849 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Contingent | $1,199,900$393/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73424849 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,199,900+73.9%$393/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73424849 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2015 | Sold | $690,000-1.4%$226/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2015 | Listing removed | $699,900$229/sqft |
Source: J. Barrett & Company #71786976 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2015 | Pending sale | $699,900$229/sqft |
Source: J. Barrett & Company #71786976 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $699,900+273.3%$229/sqft |
Source: J. Barrett & Company #71786976 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2014 | Sold | $187,500$61/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,635 +6.3% | $1,133,200 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $11,891 +4.2% | $1,044,900 +12% |
| 2023 | $11,411 | $933,000 |
| 2022 | $11,411 +7% | $933,000 +15.7% |
| 2021 | $10,662 -0.1% | $806,500 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $10,673 +4.2% | $761,300 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $10,243 +1.1% | $727,000 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $10,135 +6.1% | $711,700 +5.7% |
| 2017 | $9,556 +2.9% | $673,400 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $9,283 +95.6% | $625,100 +77.9% |
| 2015 | $4,746 +99.9% | $351,300 +98.7% |
| 2014 | $2,374 +2.9% | $176,800 +2% |
| 2013 | $2,306 +5.1% | $173,400 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $2,194 +4.4% | $171,800 -1.9% |
| 2011 | $2,101 +2% | $175,100 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $2,060 -1.4% | $178,500 -11.7% |
| 2009 | $2,090 +4.2% | $202,100 -7% |
| 2008 | $2,005 +2.2% | $217,200 -7.8% |
| 2007 | $1,961 +10.2% | $235,700 +20.7% |
| 2006 | $1,779 +10.1% | $195,300 +13% |
| 2005 | $1,616 +5.9% | $172,800 +8% |
| 2004 | $1,526 +4.8% | $160,000 +25.7% |
| 2003 | $1,456 +20.3% | $127,300 +20% |
| 2001 | $1,210 +19.8% | $106,100 +50.1% |
| 1999 | $1,010 +34.1% | $70,700 +25.6% |
| 1995 | $753 | $56,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01938
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Paul F Doyon MemorialGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Ipswich Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
- 8/10Ipswich High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ipswich
- 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
- 3 Howard St
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