OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2016 for $4.6M

$6,189,803

•

5,748

sq ft

151 Labor In Vain, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

The 219+/- acre Coastal Estate is located in Ipswich and is rare opportunity to acquire a classic New England Salt Farm with unparalleled privacy and views.This is a magical property and one of the last truly unspoiled properties available on the North Shore today. Approached via a long, tree-line drive past open fields and stacked fieldstone walls, the offering consists of a first period Colonial main residence with pool, pool house, tennis court, guest house, caretaker’s cottage, and cabin. The c1720 main residence features 5748 square feet of living area with 4 bedrooms, 5 baths and has been extremely well maintained. With miles of Pastures, woodlands, and trails and 1.2 miles of frontage on Labor in Vain Creek, the property is a nature lovers dream and ideal for kayaking, boating, hiking, and bird watching. Enjoy both water and land in one property. The options are limitless; the property is suitable for recreational, equestrian, and agricultural/farming pursuits.

Single-familyProperty Type

1720Year Built

219 acresLot Size

$1,077Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc.

Bought with Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71991395

Redfin Estimate

$6,189,803

$1.5M since sold in September 2016$621K since August

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This home's estimate is 249% higher than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,650,000
A
5 beds4 baths4,168 sq ft
89 Choate St, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$1,165,000
B
5 beds4 baths4,672 sq ft
189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,557,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,971 sq ft
38 Candlewood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,575,000
D
4 beds5 baths3,579 sq ft
29 Heartbreak Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,195,000
E
4 beds3 baths5,628 sq ft
1 Ready Marsh Way, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,500,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,146 sq ft
505 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA 01982

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Market trends in 01938, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.7%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$881K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$985,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,332 sq ft
4 Chestnut St, Ipswich, MA 01938
$1,200,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,346 sq ft
53 The Fairways, Ipswich, MA 01938
EARLY ACCESS
$889,000
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
45 Town Farm Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$875,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,651 sq ft
6 Essex Rd #8, Ipswich, MA 01938
$354,000
3 beds1 bath857 sq ft
3 Soffron Ln #1, Ipswich, MA 01938
$739,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,842 sq ft
135 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Sale history for 151 Labor In Vain

Tax history for 151 Labor In Vain

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Lot depth

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Lot size

219.02 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Other

County

Essex County

APN

4998606

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 20
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 9

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Den, Library

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,748
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden, Guest House, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Guest House

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 219
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared, Farm, Level, Marsh
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Propane

Location

Location Information
Directions: Turkey Shore to Labor In Vain and right after bridge to gate. Meet broker at gate
UnparsedAddress: 151 Labor In Vain, Ipswich MA 01938

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Conservation Area
HorseYN: Yes

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 219.02 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 4998606

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Listing Broker
StandardStatus: Closed

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Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • 1.7mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 2.4mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 2.4mi

8/10

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% 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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Estimated sale price

$5.88M – $7.12M

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Home values near 151 Labor In Vain

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3028 Sq. Ft.	$1,777,060
80 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4054 Sq. Ft.	$2,233,346

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2343 Sq. Ft.	$3,100,759
86 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5487 Sq. Ft.	$2,497,468

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1623 Sq. Ft.	$996,617
100 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1919 Sq. Ft.	$1,399,928

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