Attention investors, contractors, builders, and value-conscious buyers! Priced below appraised value, this turnkey property offers immediate enjoyment with outstanding potential to further enhance, expand, or customize to maximize its value. Significant capital improvements have already been completed, including a new 5-bedroom septic system (2024), furnace, water heater, electrical upgrades, whole-house water treatment system, well pump, propane tank, basement improvements, excavation, renovated full bath, laundry, and new appliances—allowing the next owner to focus on adding their own vision rather than replacing major systems. Rich in character, the home features original wide-plank floors, authentic wood paneling, timeless craftsmanship, spacious rooms, 3 full baths, a walk-up attic with expansion potential, a two-story carriage house, garage, and over 2 private acres with scenic views. Ideally located in one of Boxford's most desirable settings, under 30 minutes to Boston, close to area beaches, and offering easy commuter access. Whether you're seeking a turnkey home, a value-add investment, or the opportunity to build equity in one of the North Shore's most sought-after communities, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding future use and expansion.
Historic antique colonial on 2+ acre corner lot in East Boxford, across from town library and on the market for the first time in 60+ years. The 1770 property has retained its rich character, including a two-story barn and carriage house. The 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers nearly 3,000 sf of living space in light-filled, expansive rooms with wide plank floors, exposed beams, and hand-crafted built-in cabinets and shelves. The first floor has a center entry, living room with fireplace, dining and sitting rooms; eat-in kitchen, and half-bath. The second floor includes four spacious bedrooms, two baths and stairs to unfinished attic with wide plank floors. Surrounded by mature trees and landscaped gardens, with ample off street parking. Owner installed a new 5-BR septic system. A classic waiting to be reborn within easy access of major highways to Boston and points north and close to recreation at nearby Boxford State Forest and Ipswich River Wildlife Refuge.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,303 (+0.3%)
$393,000 + $423,700
$816,700
2022
$11,264 (+0.7%)
$327,800 + $412,300
$740,100
2021
$11,181 (+6.0%)
$298,100 + $400,300
$698,400
2020
$10,553 (+9.2%)
$298,100 + $354,500
$652,600
2018
$9,667 (−1.2%)
$283,800 + $312,900
$596,700
2017
$9,783 (+0.4%)
$270,300 + $329,500
$599,800
2016
$9,746 (+4.6%)
$270,300 + $321,800
$592,100
2015
$9,316 (+8.7%)
$270,300 + $312,300
$582,600
2014
$8,573 (+4.0%)
$270,300 + $283,900
$554,200
2013
$8,246 (−1.4%)
$270,300 + $283,900
$554,200
2012
$8,360 (+1.3%)
$287,600 + $305,700
$593,300
2011
$8,252 (+6.0%)
$296,200 + $305,700
$601,900
2010
$7,786 (+5.7%)
$318,700 + $310,700
$629,400
2009
$7,368
$354,200 + $272,300
$626,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,789
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,789
Year built
1770
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1870090
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
R-A
Residence-Agricultural District
A Residence-Agricultural District is intended as a district of single-family homes and for continuance of agricultural and accessory buildings customarily incidental for residential and agricultural uses upon one lot.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Aug 25, 2025 • Final
Gas fitter
Gas
Aug 25, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Boxford, MA • 01921
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
33
17
35
18
49
30
58
39
67
49
79
60
84
65
79
60
73
54
63
44
52
35
38
23
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 2 Elm St
$1,067,761
$31K under list price of $1.10M
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