16 Elm St Ipswich, MA 01938
Estimated payment $4,747/month
Highlights
- Beach Front
- Community Stables
- Colonial Architecture
- Golf Course Community
- Water Access
- Property is near public transit and schools
About This Home
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
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,175
Year Built
- Built in 1830
Lot Details
- 5,100 Sq Ft Lot
- Beach Front
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned IR
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Stone Driveway
- Shared Driveway
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Antique Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Blown Fiberglass Insulation
- Blown-In Insulation
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,750 Sq Ft Home
- Wainscoting
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Insulated Windows
- Window Screens
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Storage Room
- Storm Doors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Dual Closets
- Walk-In Closet
- Double Vanity
- Bidet
- Pedestal Sink
- Separate Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Laundry in Bathroom
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Patio
Schools
- Winthrop Elementary School
- Ipswich Middle School
- Ipswich High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- 4 Cooling Zones
- 11 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Heating System
- Electric Baseboard Heater
Additional Features
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1956572
- Tax Block 143
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Community Stables
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,175 | $643,500 | $285,800 | $357,700 |
| 2024 | $6,485 | $569,900 | $285,800 | $284,100 |
| 2023 | $6,039 | $493,800 | $222,300 | $271,500 |
| 2022 | $5,880 | $457,200 | $212,800 | $244,400 |
| 2021 | $5,849 | $442,400 | $211,200 | $231,200 |
| 2020 | $6,052 | $431,700 | $216,000 | $215,700 |
| 2019 | $5,694 | $404,100 | $209,600 | $194,500 |
| 2018 | $5,572 | $391,300 | $198,500 | $192,800 |
| 2017 | $5,564 | $392,100 | $190,500 | $201,600 |
| 2016 | $4,990 | $336,000 | $171,500 | $164,500 |
| 2015 | $4,310 | $319,000 | $165,100 | $153,900 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 12/30/25 | For Sale | $799,000 | 0.0% | $291 / Sq Ft |
| 12/21/2025 12/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/10/2025 12/10/25 | Price Changed | $799,000 | -5.9% | $291 / Sq Ft |
| 11/05/2025 11/05/25 | Price Changed | $849,000 | -3.4% | $309 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2025 10/01/25 | Price Changed | $879,000 | -7.0% | $320 / Sq Ft |
| 09/08/2025 09/08/25 | For Sale | $945,000 | -- | $344 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73427639
APN: IPSW-000042A-000143
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