OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2011 for $1.7M

$2,611,829

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,595/mo

•

3,729

sq ft

178 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

An idyllic setting & a rare offering! 20 (+/-) acres of rolling fields, woodland, marsh & pond. Ideal equestrian location. The house, a blend of old & new, dates back to 1700. It has beautiful raised paneling, exposed beams & other period details. Central chimney w/5 working fp's was completely rebuilt.Systems updated.Gourmet kitchen w/Viking stove & Sub-Zero. Garden room, approx. 20x20, w/3 walls of windows. Established perennial gardens w/mature flowering trees have been lovingly maintained.

Single-familyProperty Type

1700Year Built

19.35 acresLot Size

$700Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dianne Fischbach • Coast & Country Real Estate

Bought with Dianne Fischbach • Coast & Country Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71312687

Redfin Estimate

$2,611,829

$912K since sold in December 2011$49K since August

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This home's estimate is 97.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,650,000
A
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,500,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,146 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$1,165,000
C
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189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,525,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths3,747 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$809,000
E
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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
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Sale history for 178 Argilla Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$14,465 (+1.9%)

$541,100 + $791,300

$1,332,400

2021

$14,193 (+3.0%)

$497,600 + $576,000

$1,073,600

2020

$13,786 (−0.9%)

$449,600 + $533,700

$983,300

2019

$13,907 (+4.4%)

$449,600 + $537,400

$987,000

2018

$13,324 (+2.0%)

$432,200 + $503,500

$935,700

2017

$13,068 (−2.2%)

$432,200 + $488,700

$920,900

2016

$13,366 (+11.0%)

$410,400 + $489,700

$900,100

2015

$12,040 (−16.1%)

$410,400 + $480,800

$891,200

2014

$14,349 (+8.7%)

$578,000 + $490,400

$1,068,400

2013

$13,196 (+1.0%)

$551,900 + $440,300

$992,200

2012

$13,060 (+5.3%)

$549,900 + $472,800

$1,022,700

2011

$12,406 (+23.4%)

$549,900 + $483,900

$1,033,800

2010

$10,052 (+8.7%)

$386,956 + $484,100

$871,056

2009

$9,246

$401,041 + $493,200

$894,241

Tax history for 178 Argilla Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$14,465 (+1.9%)

$541,100 + $791,300

$1,332,400

2021

$14,193 (+3.0%)

$497,600 + $576,000

$1,073,600

2020

$13,786 (−0.9%)

$449,600 + $533,700

$983,300

2019

$13,907 (+4.4%)

$449,600 + $537,400

$987,000

2018

$13,324 (+2.0%)

$432,200 + $503,500

$935,700

2017

$13,068 (−2.2%)

$432,200 + $488,700

$920,900

2016

$13,366 (+11.0%)

$410,400 + $489,700

$900,100

2015

$12,040 (−16.1%)

$410,400 + $480,800

$891,200

2014

$14,349 (+8.7%)

$578,000 + $490,400

$1,068,400

2013

$13,196 (+1.0%)

$551,900 + $440,300

$992,200

2012

$13,060 (+5.3%)

$549,900 + $472,800

$1,022,700

2011

$12,406 (+23.4%)

$549,900 + $483,900

$1,033,800

2010

$10,052 (+8.7%)

$386,956 + $484,100

$871,056

2009

$9,246

$401,041 + $493,200

$894,241

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.23 Acres

Year renovated

1973

Sq. Ft.

4,047

Year built

1700

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1952551

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 5
# of Covered Spaces: 5
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Pot Filler Faucet,Wine Chiller

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Great Room, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Vestibule

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,729
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Rain Gutters, Storage, Barn/Stable, Garden, Horses Permitted

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Has Waterview
Pond, Private

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 19.35
Lot Features: Easements
WaterfrontYN: Yes

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,406
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Oil, Wood, Fireplace
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: County or Northgate to Argilla
UnparsedAddress: 178 Argilla Road, Ipswich MA 01938

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Stable(s), Medical Facility, T-Station
HorseYN: Yes

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,047
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.23 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1700
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Essex County
APN: 1952551

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Temp Hoop Structures Will Not Remain.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

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Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • 2.4mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 3.1mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 3.1mi

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

6/10 Wind Factor

77% 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

$2.48M – $3.00M

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Home values near 178 Argilla Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
180 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$1,284,112
198 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2754 Sq. Ft.	$1,503,104

Address	Redfin Estimate
176 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 7208 Sq. Ft.	$2,730,990
229 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3178 Sq. Ft.	$1,472,232

Address	Redfin Estimate
188 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4700 Sq. Ft.	$1,880,659
225 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2991 Sq. Ft.	$1,372,738

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