New to market! Extraordinary historical home boasts many updates for today's living as well as keeping the integrity of a home built in 1841. This home has 3 BR, 2 BA and is tucked behind trees and meandering stone walls with mature perennial plantings for your own private sanctuary on 2+ acres bordering Cleaveland State Forest and Perkins Woods with year round horse and walking trails. The property includes an irrigated vegetable garden, a mini fruit tree orchard and functional chicken abode. Updated kitchen, appliances, including Viking wall oven, bathrooms, generator, pellet stove, 2 working rebuilt fireplaces, and deck off the family room. This is a home you'll love to own in the Masconoment School district. Easy access to Route 95 and Boston is only 30 miles away. Covid 19 Protocol's followed-mask and gloves needed for showings.
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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 5 Ipswich Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72671250
Aug 25, 2020
Sold
$700,000
$258/sq ft
Jun 29, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 25, 2020
Price Changed
$699,999
$258/sq ft
Jun 10, 2020
Listed
$715,000
$264/sq ft
MLS PIN #30001854
Oct 31, 1994
Sold
$225,000
$83/sq ft
Sep 13, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Jul 25, 1994
Listed
$239,000
$88/sq ft
CHARMING ANTIQUE COLONIAL LOCATED IN HISTORIC HOWE VILLAGE - MANY MAJOR UPDATES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED - LOTS OF POTENTIAL FOR THE RIGHT BUYER - BEAUTIFUL WOODED 2.4 ACRE LOT SUITABLE FOR HORSES WITH ACCESS TO TRAILS - FRUIT TREES AND BUSHES
MLS PIN #12006834
Dec 1, 1993
Sold
$285,000
$105/sq ft
Oct 8, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Aug 9, 1993
Listed
$294,500
$109/sq ft
NEW CONSTRUCTION ON SUPERB LOT IN E.BOXFORD LOC BY EXPERIENCED BUILDER.OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Public Records
May 10, 1991
Sold
$150,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,989 (+3.3%)
$360,800 + $288,700
$649,500
2022
$8,701 (+5.5%)
$301,600 + $270,100
$571,700
2021
$8,245 (+1.7%)
$274,500 + $240,500
$515,000
2020
$8,109 (+9.0%)
$274,500 + $227,000
$501,500
2018
$7,442 (+2.8%)
$261,500 + $197,900
$459,400
2017
$7,237 (+7.9%)
$249,100 + $194,600
$443,700
2016
$6,707 (+5.0%)
$249,100 + $158,400
$407,500
2015
$6,390 (+7.0%)
$249,100 + $150,500
$399,600
2014
$5,971 (+4.0%)
$249,100 + $136,900
$386,000
2013
$5,744 (+1.0%)
$249,100 + $136,900
$386,000
2012
$5,687 (+0.8%)
$264,800 + $138,800
$403,600
2011
$5,640 (+4.9%)
$272,600 + $138,800
$411,400
2010
$5,378 (−3.6%)
$292,800 + $142,000
$434,800
2009
$5,579
$325,500 + $148,900
$474,400
Tax history for 5 Ipswich Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,989 (+3.3%)
$360,800 + $288,700
$649,500
2022
$8,701 (+5.5%)
$301,600 + $270,100
$571,700
2021
$8,245 (+1.7%)
$274,500 + $240,500
$515,000
2020
$8,109 (+9.0%)
$274,500 + $227,000
$501,500
2018
$7,442 (+2.8%)
$261,500 + $197,900
$459,400
2017
$7,237 (+7.9%)
$249,100 + $194,600
$443,700
2016
$6,707 (+5.0%)
$249,100 + $158,400
$407,500
2015
$6,390 (+7.0%)
$249,100 + $150,500
$399,600
2014
$5,971 (+4.0%)
$249,100 + $136,900
$386,000
2013
$5,744 (+1.0%)
$249,100 + $136,900
$386,000
2012
$5,687 (+0.8%)
$264,800 + $138,800
$403,600
2011
$5,640 (+4.9%)
$272,600 + $138,800
$411,400
2010
$5,378 (−3.6%)
$292,800 + $142,000
$434,800
2009
$5,579
$325,500 + $148,900
$474,400
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,712
Year built
1841
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1869864
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
Jun 17, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Jun 16, 2025 • Active
Mechanical / sheet metal
HVAC
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.
Exterior Features: Deck, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.4
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,109.26
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Exit 53 East towards Topsfield, Ipswich Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Ipswich Rd, Boxford MA 01921
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,712
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1841
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1869864
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Chandeliers Are To Be Removed Before Closing.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Harry Lee Cole School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
Masconomet Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
55% 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.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$888,000 – $1.07M
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