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Off Market Jul 2015 for $465K

$847,522

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,212/mo

•

1,683

sq ft

156 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

Do you enjoy cross country skiing, ice skating, garden fresh fruits, vegetables, and cage free eggs? Well, here it is...... An exceptional opportunity to acquire an affordable home in the much sought after town of Ipswich. Perfectly situated on 2.3 acres of beautiful lush evergreens and conservation wetlands, this lovely deck house awaits your personal touch. It has it's own private pond, gardens, heated chicken house with a small flock of backyard chickens and roosters! Floor to ceiling windows on the entry level, the open floor plan offers a large living/dining room with fireplace, a good sized bedroom, a full bath, kitchen, and sliders that lead to 2 decks. The sun filled lower level has a nice entertainment room with a wood burning stove and slider that leads to the lovely yard, second full bath, a second bedroom and another room which can be used for home office or bedroom. New wood floors on both levels. It also has a 2 car garage and plenty of additional spaces.

Single-familyProperty Type

1968Year Built

2.32 acresLot Size

$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Andreas Kreutzer • ePlace

Bought with Frances Frisella • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lynnfield

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•Source:MLS PIN #71754560

Redfin Estimate

$847,522

$383K since sold in July 2015$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 16.9% higher than the average sale price ($725K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$610,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,796 sq ft
147 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$660,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
12 Hodgkins Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$650,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,666 sq ft
140 Gardner St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$822,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,741 sq ft
20 Caroline Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$750,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,632 sq ft
11 Heard Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$857,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,376 sq ft
133 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

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Market trends in 01938, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.2%

+3.0% MoM

Median sale price

$868K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

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Sale history for 156 Topsfield Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71754560

Jul 20, 2015

Sold

$465,000

$276/sq ft

May 21, 2015

Pending

—

Oct 8, 2014

Listed

$479,000

$285/sq ft

MLS PIN #71519241

Oct 28, 2013

Sold

$359,500

$214/sq ft

Jul 26, 2013

Contingent

—

Jul 18, 2013

Price Changed

$379,000

$225/sq ft

May 16, 2013

Price Changed

$409,000

$243/sq ft

May 2, 2013

Listed

$419,000

$249/sq ft

+23

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION. Beautiful DECK HOUSE. It is hard to find this level of privacy,serenity & nature in this price range. A pond in your own back yard.The open floor plan is perfect for todays buyer.You will love the views off your large rear upper level deck.Plenty of off street parking.Great for entertaining.Charming cathedral natural wood ceilings.Close to river, walking/biking trails,turner hill golf course,canoeing,kayaking,award winning schools,public transportation and commuter rail.

MLS PIN #71069058

Sep 30, 2010

Sold

$379,900

$226/sq ft

Jul 29, 2010

Contingent

—

Jun 28, 2010

Price Changed

$379,900

$226/sq ft

Jun 3, 2010

Price Changed

$389,900

$232/sq ft

Apr 22, 2010

Listed

$399,900

$238/sq ft

Stunning pond front Deck house in a private setting.This Contemporary Classic boast a passive solar design for low fuel costs, open concept floor plan, hand polished mahogany beams and redwood ceilings, 2 fireplaces, architectural shingled roof, and a wall of Windows that lead to the oversized deck which overlooks the incredible 2.3 acre lot and man-made pond (exclusive to the property). A lovely private flat lot with fabulous views year round.Your own little nature preserve.

Public Records

Sep 23, 1988

Sold

$190,000

$113/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$6,834 (+0.3%)

$314,800 + $259,600

$574,400

2021

$6,812 (−3.5%)

$293,000 + $222,300

$515,300

2020

$7,060 (+3.2%)

$299,600 + $204,000

$503,600

2019

$6,838 (+3.7%)

$286,500 + $198,800

$485,300

2018

$6,597 (+4.5%)

$271,300 + $192,000

$463,300

2017

$6,310 (+16.0%)

$258,200 + $186,500

$444,700

2016

$5,438 (+12.2%)

$219,000 + $147,200

$366,200

2015

$4,847 (+1.8%)

$214,600 + $144,200

$358,800

2014

$4,762 (+0.9%)

$205,900 + $148,700

$354,600

2013

$4,719 (+2.1%)

$208,100 + $146,700

$354,800

2012

$4,621 (−0.9%)

$214,600 + $147,300

$361,900

2011

$4,661 (+2.1%)

$236,400 + $152,000

$388,400

2010

$4,563 (+5.6%)

$240,800 + $154,600

$395,400

2009

$4,323

$262,500 + $155,600

$418,100

Tax history for 156 Topsfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$6,834 (+0.3%)

$314,800 + $259,600

$574,400

2021

$6,812 (−3.5%)

$293,000 + $222,300

$515,300

2020

$7,060 (+3.2%)

$299,600 + $204,000

$503,600

2019

$6,838 (+3.7%)

$286,500 + $198,800

$485,300

2018

$6,597 (+4.5%)

$271,300 + $192,000

$463,300

2017

$6,310 (+16.0%)

$258,200 + $186,500

$444,700

2016

$5,438 (+12.2%)

$219,000 + $147,200

$366,200

2015

$4,847 (+1.8%)

$214,600 + $144,200

$358,800

2014

$4,762 (+0.9%)

$205,900 + $148,700

$354,600

2013

$4,719 (+2.1%)

$208,100 + $146,700

$354,800

2012

$4,621 (−0.9%)

$214,600 + $147,300

$361,900

2011

$4,661 (+2.1%)

$236,400 + $152,000

$388,400

2010

$4,563 (+5.6%)

$240,800 + $154,600

$395,400

2009

$4,323

$262,500 + $155,600

$418,100

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,606

Year built

1968

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1957092

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s)

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Balcony - Exterior

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Vinyl

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,683
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Storage, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Has Waterview
Pond, Private

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.32
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,762
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Route 1 to Ipswich Road to Topsfield Road
UnparsedAddress: 156 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich MA 01938

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,606
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1957092

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

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Paul F Doyon Memorial

Public PreK-5 • 1.6mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 1.7mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 1.7mi

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 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Ipswich, MA • 01938

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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

$806,000 – $975,000

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Data from public records.

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163 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1009 Sq. Ft.	$577,377
148 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1713 Sq. Ft.	$825,020

Address	Redfin Estimate
157 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2258 Sq. Ft.	$868,309
162 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3356 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,022

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