Impressive 5 bedroom antique colonial with over 9 acres of pastures, trails and paddocks plus & a 4-stall barn: perfect for horse enthusiasts and nature lovers alike! Built in 1781, this 4,000 s.f. home has huge welcoming rooms w/newly refinished wide pine plank & hardwood flooring, five restored & working fireplaces, high, beamed ceilings, charming built-ins, & wainscoting. Functional kitchen w/cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances & ceramic tile peninsula. Enjoy the spectacular sunroom w/360* of windows, a screened patio, first floor laundry and a huge 800 sf hay loft over the 2-car garage. The grounds include a pond and abut the Boxford Trail Assoc. network of horse trails. 5 bedroom septic system new in 2007, new water heater, 200 amp electrical, 11-year young furnace. You don't have to leave the comfort of your home to tend to your horses...the barn is attached.
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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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This home/barn has lots of unique features and potential.
To the left of the property there is a little pond. Some of the original lumber holding the house still has the it's bark on it.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Lavish yourself in early American living by dwelling by the hearthside of this Antique Colonial circa 1760 known as the Foster-Bodwell house, rich with history. Just the right mix of period detail & original hardware, along with tasteful improvements for today. Comfortable living, updated Kitchen & master bath, combined with warm spacious rooms makes this house a gem to live and entertain in. Barn, Paddock, Trail, & pond. Equestrians take notice.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,813 (−0.3%)
$423,100 + $358,200
$781,300
2022
$10,843 (+0.3%)
$363,900 + $348,500
$712,400
2021
$10,810 (+5.0%)
$336,800 + $338,400
$675,200
2020
$10,292 (+8.3%)
$336,800 + $299,700
$636,500
2018
$9,505 (−8.4%)
$323,800 + $262,900
$586,700
2017
$10,375 (+0.4%)
$308,600 + $327,500
$636,100
2016
$10,332 (+8.4%)
$308,600 + $319,100
$627,700
2015
$9,533 (+8.1%)
$308,600 + $287,600
$596,200
2014
$8,815 (+4.0%)
$308,600 + $261,200
$569,800
2013
$8,479 (+7.5%)
$308,600 + $261,200
$569,800
2012
$7,890 (+1.3%)
$324,300 + $235,700
$560,000
2011
$7,785 (+5.7%)
$332,100 + $235,700
$567,800
2010
$7,364 (+4.1%)
$355,800 + $239,500
$595,300
2009
$7,075
$395,500 + $206,100
$601,600
Tax history for 437 Ipswich Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,813 (−0.3%)
$423,100 + $358,200
$781,300
2022
$10,843 (+0.3%)
$363,900 + $348,500
$712,400
2021
$10,810 (+5.0%)
$336,800 + $338,400
$675,200
2020
$10,292 (+8.3%)
$336,800 + $299,700
$636,500
2018
$9,505 (−8.4%)
$323,800 + $262,900
$586,700
2017
$10,375 (+0.4%)
$308,600 + $327,500
$636,100
2016
$10,332 (+8.4%)
$308,600 + $319,100
$627,700
2015
$9,533 (+8.1%)
$308,600 + $287,600
$596,200
2014
$8,815 (+4.0%)
$308,600 + $261,200
$569,800
2013
$8,479 (+7.5%)
$308,600 + $261,200
$569,800
2012
$7,890 (+1.3%)
$324,300 + $235,700
$560,000
2011
$7,785 (+5.7%)
$332,100 + $235,700
$567,800
2010
$7,364 (+4.1%)
$355,800 + $239,500
$595,300
2009
$7,075
$395,500 + $206,100
$601,600
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,612
Year built
1781
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1868700
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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street