$685,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2025

8 Birch Ln Ipswich, MA 01938

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,252 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$304 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ipswich High School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of September 2025

True single level living in one of Ipswich's most desirable neighborhoods. This ranch needs some TLC but offers a great layout which will prove worth the improvements. Enter into the large LR w/hdwd flrs, wood stove, crown molding & picture window. The DR segues nicely to the good-sized kitchen w/pantry. The left wing of the home offers a sunny family room with hdwd flrs, a brick hearth & fireplace insert, built-ins & French doors to the back yard patio. There's also a studio-style space w/a kitchenette, living area, wood stove, loft, half-bath & laundry. The right wing has four spacious bedrooms including an ensuite main bdrm & full guest bath. Looking for sweat equity owners who can see this home's potential & can bring this home back to shine! Enjoy proximity to famous Crane Beach, highly-rated schools, local farms, state parks, a thriving & charming downtown & more. This incredible home and all its features are conveniently situated near the train station and major highways!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Judge

Keller Williams Realty Evolution Listed on: 08/07/2025

Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Brown

RE/MAX Beacon

RE/MAX Beacon

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,731

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Property is zoned RRA

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,252 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Doyon Elementary School
  • IMS Middle School
  • IHS High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 5 Cooling Zones
  • 5 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 045
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:28A B:0046 L:0,1954334

Community Details

Recreation

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

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,731

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Half, Wet bar, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Bonus Room, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 113.333333333
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 144.625
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 97.5
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 149.416666666
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 44.916666666
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 56.486111111
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 50.416666666
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 174.444444444
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
  • Room Family Room Area: 351.361111111
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Area: 175.666666666
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 248.055555555
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2252
  • Living Area: 2252
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: C95098
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 299.73
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 304.17
  • MAIN SO: AN8171
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 125
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: 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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 5
  • COOLING ZONES: 5

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:28A B:0046 L:0,1954334
  • Zoning: RRA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17563
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 467

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6731
  • Tax Book Number: 37239
  • Tax Lot: 045
  • Tax Map Number: 28A

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Ihs
  • Elementary School: Doyon
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ims

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2018
Sold by
Ciampa Deborah A
Bought by
8 Birch Lane Rt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2010
Sold by
Robert W Lawrence Ret and Lawrence Jonathan B
Bought by
Ciampa Deborah Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2009
Sold by
Lawrence Robert W
Bought by
Robert W Lawrence Ret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1967
Bought by
Ciampa Deborah Anne
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Sold $685,000 +1.5% $304 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $675,000 -- $300 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $6,731 $603,700 $321,900 $281,800
2024 $6,622 $581,900 $321,800 $260,100
2023 $6,713 $548,900 $296,800 $252,100
2022 $6,389 $496,800 $271,800 $225,000
2021 $6,180 $467,500 $259,300 $208,200
2020 $6,044 $431,100 $246,800 $184,300
2019 $5,919 $420,100 $234,200 $185,900
2018 $5,648 $396,600 $221,700 $174,900
2017 $5,297 $373,300 $203,800 $169,500
2016 $5,227 $352,000 $203,800 $148,200
2015 $4,552 $336,900 $196,700 $140,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73414935

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: IPSW-000028A-000046