$700,000
PENDING

42 Howe St Ipswich, MA 01938

Estimated payment $4,534/month

Total Views 2,866
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,629 Sq Ft
$430 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Ipswich High School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

Welcome to 42 Howe Street, a charming and move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Ipswich on a massive lot! This versatile floor plan offers a first-floor bedroom and full bath—ideal for guests, a home office, or single-level living. The bright and spacious living room flows into a large eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and direct access to the backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms and a second full bath, offering privacy and separation of space. With hardwood floors, tiled baths, attached garage and mudroom and two finished rooms in the basement this home is as practical as it is inviting. Enjoy the convenience of being close to downtown shops, restaurants, schools, and the commuter rail. Plus, Ipswich residents enjoy access to beautiful Crane Beach. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home in one of the North Shore’s most desirable coastal towns!

Listing Agent

Melissa Weinand

The Proper Nest Real Estate Listed on: 06/05/2025

The Proper Nest Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RRA

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,629 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:27B B:0014 L:0,1954149

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,012

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1629
  • Living Area: 1629
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6899
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 429.71
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 429.71
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:27B B:0014 L:0,1954149
  • Zoning: RRA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Size Area: 0.57
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24809
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 9

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8012
  • Tax Book Number: 33991

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Map

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

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 $8,012 $718,600 $341,500 $377,100
2024 $7,734 $679,600 $341,400 $338,200
2023 $7,495 $612,800 $314,900 $297,900
2022 $7,144 $555,500 $288,300 $267,200
2021 $6,901 $522,000 $275,000 $247,000
2020 $6,936 $494,700 $261,700 $233,000
2019 $6,653 $472,200 $248,500 $223,700
2018 $6,404 $449,700 $235,200 $214,500
2017 $5,963 $420,200 $216,200 $204,000
2016 $5,965 $401,700 $216,200 $185,500
2015 $5,399 $399,600 $208,600 $191,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $700,000 +63.6% $430 / Sq Ft
04/17/2015 04/17/15 Sold $428,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
04/04/2015 04/04/15 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2015 03/06/15 Off Market $428,000 -- --
02/24/2015 02/24/15 For Sale $399,000 -- $194 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $428,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,405 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $363,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $94,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Similar Homes in Ipswich, MA

  • 356 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $849,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,002 Sq Ft
    • 356 Linebrook Rd
    • Ipswich, MA

    Bring back the shine to this diamond in the rough. This hip roof Colonial-style home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and sits on a picturesque 5.36-acre lot. The home has hardwood floors though out, a living room with a fireplace, and a kitchen and breakfast nook with access to the deck. A two-car garage and nearby access to walking trails provide both convenience and scenic beauty. This property

    Daniel Laterowicz LDL Realty, LLC

    Section Image
  • 378 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $599,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,072 Sq Ft
    • 378 Linebrook Rd
    • Ipswich, MA

    ATTENTION CONTRACTORS/INVESTORS/SWEAT EQUITY BUYERS! Fantastic opportunity to purchase a spacious four-bedroom, two full bath home with a detached two car garage with loft set on over an acre lot abutting conservation land! Spacious home with a fireplaced living room, kitchen, dining area, den, a full bath and two bedrooms on the first floor. The second level offers two large bedrooms, a full

    Maria Salzillo J. Barrett & Company

    Section Image
  • 58 Mile Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $669,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,328 Sq Ft
    • 58 Mile Ln
    • Ipswich, MA

    Tucked away on .58 acres is this charming 3 bedroom Ranch with 2 car garage. Recent updates include Bath remodel - 2018, Vinyl Siding & Insulation - 2020 and state of the art Geothermal Heating & Cooling system in 2022. Single level living with just a few steps down to the spacious Family Room surrounded by nature all year through. The garage is equipped with an EV charging station for your

    Toni Riddle Windhill Realty, LLC

    Section Image
  • 5 Abell Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $699,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,064 Sq Ft
    • 5 Abell Ave
    • Ipswich, MA

    Welcome to this inviting single-family home tucked away in a tranquil neighborhood with two cul-de-sac streets, offering a calm setting with minimal through traffic and a strong sense of community. This home features a spacious layout, a private yard, and a comfortable design that suits a variety of lifestyles. Whether it's 3 bedrooms with an in home office or 4 bedrooms, versatility is the name

    Diane Mayo Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

    Section Image
  • 15 Appleton Park, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $749,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,728 Sq Ft
    • 15 Appleton Park
    • Ipswich, MA

    Welcome to this beautifully updated and fully dormered Cape tucked away on a cul-de-sac, just a short stroll to town and the train! Designed for easy living and entertaining, this home boasts an open floor plan with 2 sliders leading to private backyard and newer deck, perfect for those summer gatherings. The elegant eat-in kitchen features large island ideal for meals, tons of cabinet space, and

    Patricia Nunez Redfin Corp.

    Section Image
  • 22 Farley Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $869,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,421 Sq Ft
    • 22 Farley Ave
    • Ipswich, MA

    Discover the perfect blend of charm and comfort at 22 Farley Avenue, located in the heart of Ipswich, MA. Tucked away on a serene and quiet street, this impeccably maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 2,421 square feet of inviting living space. Step inside to an abundance of natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen seamlessly flows into a cozy living room

    Binni Hackett Compass

    Section Image
  • 108 Central St, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $849,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,912 Sq Ft
    • 108 Central St
    • Ipswich, MA

    Modern coastal living in the heart of Ipswich! This 2023 new-construction townhouse offers 4 beds, 3 full baths, and 3 levels of thoughtfully designed space. The main level features an open-concept layout with a designer kitchen—quartz countertops, island, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances—flowing into a living area with a gas fireplace and access to a private deck with green views. The luxe

    Erica Covelle Compass

    Section Image
  • 28 Mineral St, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $660,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,404 Sq Ft
    • 28 Mineral St
    • Ipswich, MA

    Welcome to this charming, move-in ready home nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Ipswich.Just steps to Winthrop Elementary, this property blends convenience, comfort, & character.Inside, you’ll find a light-filled kitchen opening to a cozy breakfast nook & dining area- perfect for everyday living.The spacious primary bedroom has space for a cozy en-suite bath to finish your way! A flexible

    Denise Mootafian Windhill Realty, LLC

    Section Image
  • 5 County St, Ipswich, MA 01938

    $599,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,220 Sq Ft
    • 5 County St
    • Ipswich, MA

    Rindge-Pindar-Leatherland house is an absolutely charming first period gem of a house. It has wonderful recently refinished wide pine floors and a large sunny, eat in kitchen looking out over the backyard. This home has recently enjoyed many upgrades with a new roof, insulation and appliances and been painted throughout. Close to river, train station, restaurants, bakery and all that Ipswich

    Binni Hackett Compass

    Section Image

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73386383

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: IPSW-000027B-000014