NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Water St Ipswich, MA 01938

Estimated Value: $1,403,758 - $1,624,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,608 Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,251,000 $347 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,364/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Stables
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ipswich High School Rated A-
  • Scenic Views
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

As of August 2022

The Harris-Sutton House harkens back to the 17thC w/extensive restoration (2012) to avail modern amenities. Elevated site overlooking the river is coveted in-village location. 4 BR, 3 BA; 2 BRs used as home offices w/riverviews. State of the art HVAC system-gas/radiant heat/central air. Cook's kitchen w/custom cabinetry. Seasonally changing river views. Private patio w/access from kitchen. Original sized living room w/10'fireplace, dining room has Rumford fireplace. Modern Master Suite is in the addition w/coffered ceilings, walk-in closet and bath w/walk-in shower. Full basement, garage has 3 bays. Ideal site for boaters; 100” from kayak/canoe launching point and 3 blocks from town wharf, all on tidal Ipswich River. Water Street driveway and third bay of garage accommodates boat storage. Professionally landscaped. Terraced rear garden planted to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and song birds. Mary Conley Award given for historic preservation. Clearly worth your consideration.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingrid Miles

Keller Williams Realty Evolution Listed on: 04/20/2022

Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Last Buyer's Agent

Maryann Clancy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,958

Year Built

  • Built in 1678

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned IR

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Antique Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,608 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Winthrop Elementary School
  • Ipswich Middle School
  • Ipswich High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:42A B:0059 L:0,1956477

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,958

Year Built

Built in 1678

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Year Built: 1678
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet, Home Office, Mud Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Appliances: Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 288
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 288
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Coffered Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 506
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Dining Room Area: 288
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Upgraded, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wainscoting
  • Room Kitchen Area: 506
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Area: 378
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Area: 240
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 3608
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: C95098
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 329.55
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 346.73
  • MAIN SO: AN6527

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Insulated, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:42A B:0059 L:0,1956477
  • Zoning: IR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10955
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 562
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13958
  • Tax Book Number: 33476

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Ipswich High
  • Elementary School: Winthrop
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ipswich Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2014
Closed on
Aug 15, 2014
Sold by
Faria James A and Faria Patricia B
Bought by
Johnson Vard R and Purtilo Ruth B
Seller's Agent
Ingrid Miles
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Buyer's Agent
Ingrid Miles
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$973,505
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,495
-11.42%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,477,690

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$504,185
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2006
Sold by
Mallon Andrea B and Sorensen Arthur J
Bought by
Faria James A and Faria Patricia B
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnson Vard R $973,505 --
Faria James A $450,000 --
Faria James A $450,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Faria James A $200,000
Previous Owner Faria James A $417,000
Previous Owner Faria James A $402,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $1,251,000 +5.2% $347 / Sq Ft
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2022 04/20/22 For Sale $1,189,000 +22.1% $330 / Sq Ft
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Sold $973,505 0.0% $270 / Sq Ft
06/28/2014 06/28/14 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2014 06/14/14 Off Market $973,505 -- --
05/23/2014 05/23/14 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $305 / 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 $13,214 $1,185,100 $522,900 $662,200
2024 $13,747 $1,208,000 $523,600 $684,400
2023 $13,877 $1,134,700 $429,000 $705,700
2022 $13,958 $1,085,400 $429,000 $656,400
2021 $13,647 $1,032,300 $405,300 $627,000
2020 $13,923 $993,100 $422,200 $570,900
2019 $14,053 $997,400 $422,200 $575,200
2018 $13,168 $924,700 $388,400 $536,300
2017 $12,875 $907,300 $388,400 $518,900
2016 $13,473 $907,300 $388,400 $518,900
2015 $11,758 $870,300 $388,400 $481,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72966051

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: IPSW-000042A-000059