Karen Cronin
EXP Realty
(351) 666-8529
39 Total Sales
1 in Ipswich
$401,000 Price
16 Elm St Ipswich, MA 01938
Ipswich AreaEstimated Value: $766,738
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,750
Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Community Stables
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Waterfront
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
- Bonus Room
About This Home
As of March 2026Freshly 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
Last Agent to Sell the Property
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office Listed on: 09/08/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,175
Year Built
- Built in 1830
Lot Details
- 5,100 Sq Ft Lot
- Waterfront
- 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
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Property is near a beach
- 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 golf course, 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
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Community Stables
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 8, 2025
Closed on
Mar 15, 2026
Sold by
Gillespie Donna S Est and Gorniewicz
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sonia Johnson
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Buyer's Agent
Keith Marhafer
Keller Williams Realty North Central
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.26%
Views
287
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,738
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.45%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Ipswich, MA
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Karen Cronin
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Wendy Willis
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George Needham
George Needham
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(978) 736-2304
24 Total Sales
2 in Ipswich
$639K - $675K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $765,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $39,990 | ||
| Closed | Gillespie Thomas J | $525,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gillespie Donna | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gillespie Donna S | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gillespie Thomas J | $94,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gillespie Thomas J | $25,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gillespie Thomas J | $75,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gillespie Thomas | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 | Sold | $765,000 | -4.3% | $278 / Sq Ft |
| 02/16/2026 02/16/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 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)
Tax History
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| 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 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sonia Johnson
Seller's Agent in 2026
Sonia Johnson
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
(888) 854-7493
72 Total Sales
-
Keith Marhafer
KM
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Keith Marhafer
Keller Williams Realty North Central
(617) 827-4114
12 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73427639
APN: IPSW-000042A-000143
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