Spacious colonial with front farmers porch in highly desirable East Boxford. Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident. Gourmet kitchen with hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and adjacent eating area with private backyard views. Direct access to large deck for entertaining. Past the wet bar is the spacious family room with a wood-burning fireplace, large windows and pocket doors. Formal dining room and living room, both accessible from the kitchen. Sizeable foyer and half-bath complete the main level. The second floor offers a generous primary bedroom with large walk-in closet, en-suite bath complete with Jacuzzi tub; two additional ample sized bedrooms and full bath. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath on the third floor. Finished basement complete with office, media room, half bath and mudroom. Oversized two-car attached garage, stone patio and two-acre lot adorn with beautiful mature plantings. Privacy with easy access to rt95.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
2.04 acresLot Size
$375Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrew Boardman• Coldwell Banker Realty - Topsfield
Bought with Coastal Life Realty Team• REAL Broker MA LLC
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Market trends in 01921, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
105.2%
0.1% MoM
Median sale price
$1.3M
$60K MoM
Avg. days on market
21d
3 days MoM
Recently sold homes
23
7 MoM
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Sale history for 249 Ipswich Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72891072
Nov 12, 2021
Sold
$1,047,000
$307/sq ft
Sep 16, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 7, 2021
Listed
$989,900
$291/sq ft
MLS PIN #30107914
Dec 3, 1996
Sold
$333,000
$98/sq ft
Nov 22, 1996
Listing Removed
—
May 28, 1996
Listed
$349,900
$103/sq ft
YOUNG 2 YEAR OLD HOME WITH VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN. FINISHED 3RD FLOOR AND POTENTIAL TO FINISHED WALK OUT BASEMENT. STEP DOWN CATHEDRAL CEILING FAMILY ROOM. SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY. CALL L.B. FOR BAC
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,493 (−1.3%)
$357,600 + $617,300
$974,900
2022
$13,668 (+4.9%)
$298,400 + $599,600
$898,000
2021
$13,026 (+2.9%)
$271,300 + $542,300
$813,600
2020
$12,664 (+9.5%)
$271,300 + $511,900
$783,200
2018
$11,565
$258,300 + $455,600
$713,900
2017
$11,574 (+1.7%)
$246,000 + $463,600
$709,600
2016
$11,382 (+8.4%)
$246,000 + $445,500
$691,500
2015
$10,501 (+6.6%)
$246,000 + $410,700
$656,700
2014
$9,854 (+4.0%)
$246,000 + $391,000
$637,000
2013
$9,479 (+2.4%)
$246,000 + $391,000
$637,000
2012
$9,253 (+1.6%)
$261,700 + $395,000
$656,700
2011
$9,110 (+7.7%)
$269,500 + $395,000
$664,500
2010
$8,462 (+1.1%)
$289,600 + $394,500
$684,100
2009
$8,374
$321,900 + $390,200
$712,100
Tax history for 249 Ipswich Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,493 (−1.3%)
$357,600 + $617,300
$974,900
2022
$13,668 (+4.9%)
$298,400 + $599,600
$898,000
2021
$13,026 (+2.9%)
$271,300 + $542,300
$813,600
2020
$12,664 (+9.5%)
$271,300 + $511,900
$783,200
2018
$11,565
$258,300 + $455,600
$713,900
2017
$11,574 (+1.7%)
$246,000 + $463,600
$709,600
2016
$11,382 (+8.4%)
$246,000 + $445,500
$691,500
2015
$10,501 (+6.6%)
$246,000 + $410,700
$656,700
2014
$9,854 (+4.0%)
$246,000 + $391,000
$637,000
2013
$9,479 (+2.4%)
$246,000 + $391,000
$637,000
2012
$9,253 (+1.6%)
$261,700 + $395,000
$656,700
2011
$9,110 (+7.7%)
$269,500 + $395,000
$664,500
2010
$8,462 (+1.1%)
$289,600 + $394,500
$684,100
2009
$8,374
$321,900 + $390,200
$712,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.04 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,602
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1869046
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Crown Molding
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.04
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,026
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Pond St to Ipswich Rd
UnparsedAddress: 249 Ipswich Rd, Boxford MA 01921
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,602
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1869046
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Spofford Pond School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
Masconomet Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Boxford, MA • 01921
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.22M – $1.47M
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