OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2020 for $540K

$774,914

•

814

sq ft

17 Hillside Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

ADORABLE seaside year round cottage w/ views over Pavilion Beach. This is a perfect starter home, 2nd home, or investment opportunity (within our great rental market), or for someone to utilize until they build their dream home. Great southern exposure for natural light & solar gain. 1/10th mile from Pavilion Beach w/ private Clark Beach & Ipswich's favorite playground around the corner. Home has had many renovations in recent years; newer heating, septic, most windows & flooring, opened living space up, updated kitchen & bath, electrical panel, large fenced in yard, prof landscaped, freshly painted exterior; to name a few. Home can be expanded w/ 2nd story & doubling the size of existing footprint. Don't wait to call Great Neck home to enjoy all that this area has to offer; AMAZING beaches, boating, fishing, wildlife, birdwatching, night skies, storm watching, open spaces, along w/ historic downtown Ipswich offering great restaurants, shops, breweries, Crane Beach & train into Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

7,000 sq ftLot Size

$952Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sonia Johnson • eXp Realty

Bought with Kim Folan • J. Barrett & Company

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•Source:MLS PIN #72740318

Redfin Estimate

$774,914

$235K since sold in November 2020$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.8% lower than the average sale price ($781K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$800,000
A
1 bed1 bath724 sq ft
114 Little Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,200,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,572 sq ft
19 Dartmouth Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$659,500
C
2 beds1 bath1,772 sq ft
123 Jeffreys Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$800,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths1,296 sq ft
113 North Ridge Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$650,000
E
3 beds1 bath920 sq ft
24 Island Park Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$579,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,152 sq ft
18 Forest Ave, Essex, MA 01929

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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

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$579,900
2 beds1 bath1,055 sq ft
42 Avery St, Ipswich, MA 01938
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$1,700,000
2 beds2 baths2,699 sq ft
76 North Ridge Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$975,000
3 beds2 baths2,136 sq ft
8 Willowdale Cir #8, Ipswich, MA 01938
$669,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,612 sq ft
10 Lafayette Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$739,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,842 sq ft
135 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
3D WALKTHROUGH
$364,900
2 beds1 bath815 sq ft
16 Appleton Park Unit B3, Ipswich, MA 01938
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204 Lilac Meadows Way #204, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Sale history for 17 Hillside Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72740318

Nov 18, 2020

Sold

$540,000

$663/sq ft

Oct 8, 2020

Listed

$545,000

$670/sq ft

MLS PIN #72064291

Dec 16, 2016

Sold

$285,000

$350/sq ft

Nov 14, 2016

Pending

—

Nov 14, 2016

Relisted

—

Oct 23, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Oct 4, 2016

Price Changed

$345,000

$424/sq ft

Sep 28, 2016

Relisted

—

Sep 16, 2016

Pending

—

Sep 8, 2016

Listed

$370,000

$455/sq ft

Nice opportunity to call Great Neck home. 2 bdrm year round cottage w/ views over ocean to Castle Neck, Ipswich river & tidal marsh in distance. Property being sold "AS IS" w/ buyer to take on perc testing, septic design & replacement. Septic failed based on abutters high ground water (otherwise in great working order). NEWer heating system & updated kitchen. Southern exposure w/ great natural light & southern breezes. Live in now or rent until you're ready to rebuild. Nice opportunity to rebuild w/ potential to see over Ipswich Bay w/ a 2nd floor. Located between both beaches; 2/10ths of a mile to public beach, 3/10ths to our private beach &playground. Mooring potential off Clark Beach (w/ waitlist). Kayak, boat, fish, swim, or just relax in this beautiful seaside community. Ipswich offers commuter rail into Boston, Crane Beach, Zagat award winning restaurants, great schools, quaint shops, & acres of conservation land to explore by foot, bike or ski.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$6,139 (+32.8%)

$423,700 + $171,500

$595,200

2021

$4,622 (−4.3%)

$277,000 + $72,600

$349,600

2020

$4,830 (+1.4%)

$275,400 + $69,100

$344,500

2019

$4,762 (−0.6%)

$268,900 + $69,100

$338,000

2018

$4,789 (+7.0%)

$268,900 + $67,400

$336,300

2017

$4,477 (−1.7%)

$249,300 + $66,200

$315,500

2016

$4,554 (+9.4%)

$240,500 + $66,200

$306,700

2015

$4,164 (+5.6%)

$242,000 + $66,200

$308,200

2014

$3,942 (+2.5%)

$227,300 + $66,200

$293,500

2013

$3,845 (−0.5%)

$218,500 + $70,600

$289,100

2012

$3,864 (+4.4%)

$222,900 + $79,700

$302,600

2011

$3,702 (−0.3%)

$228,800 + $79,700

$308,500

2010

$3,712 (+7.3%)

$242,000 + $79,700

$321,700

2009

$3,460

$254,900 + $79,700

$334,600

Tax history for 17 Hillside Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$6,139 (+32.8%)

$423,700 + $171,500

$595,200

2021

$4,622 (−4.3%)

$277,000 + $72,600

$349,600

2020

$4,830 (+1.4%)

$275,400 + $69,100

$344,500

2019

$4,762 (−0.6%)

$268,900 + $69,100

$338,000

2018

$4,789 (+7.0%)

$268,900 + $67,400

$336,300

2017

$4,477 (−1.7%)

$249,300 + $66,200

$315,500

2016

$4,554 (+9.4%)

$240,500 + $66,200

$306,700

2015

$4,164 (+5.6%)

$242,000 + $66,200

$308,200

2014

$3,942 (+2.5%)

$227,300 + $66,200

$293,500

2013

$3,845 (−0.5%)

$218,500 + $70,600

$289,100

2012

$3,864 (+4.4%)

$222,900 + $79,700

$302,600

2011

$3,702 (−0.3%)

$228,800 + $79,700

$308,500

2010

$3,712 (+7.3%)

$242,000 + $79,700

$321,700

2009

$3,460

$254,900 + $79,700

$334,600

*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

7,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

814

Year built

1945

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1953822

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

$35 /month

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Wainscoting

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Laminate,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate,Beadboard

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 814
Foundation Area: 702
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Has Waterview
Bay, Ocean

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 100
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,829.89
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $35
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Jeffreys Neck to Plover Hill which turns into Hillside
UnparsedAddress: 17 Hillside Road, Ipswich MA 01938

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 814
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1953822
HOA Dues: $35/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 17, 2021

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Entry Fish Print W/ Hooks & Whale Tail Hooks.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

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Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • 2.6mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 3.0mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 3.0mi

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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$737,000 – $892,000

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Home values near 17 Hillside Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Hillside Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2310 Sq. Ft.	$1,032,717
16 Hillside Rd, Ipswich, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$1,303,011

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Hillside Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1310 Sq. Ft.	$938,009
18 Hillside Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1284 Sq. Ft.	$899,311

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Hillside Rd, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	$871,865
21 Hillside Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$705,301

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