Google street view image for 2 Labor in Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

Off market jun 1987 for $388K

$1,687,457

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,369/mo

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4.5 ba

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3,658

sq ft

2 Labor in Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

2 Labor in Vain Rd is a 3,658 square foot house on a 1.68 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 18, 1987 for $388,000. Based on Redfin's Ipswich data, we estimate the home's value is $1,687,457.

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

1.68 acresLot Size

$461Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,687,457

$1.3M since sold in June 1987$51K since September

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This home's estimate is 28.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,225,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,811 sq ft
6 Northgate Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,500,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,146 sq ft
505 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,010,000
C
6 beds2 baths3,575 sq ft
59 Washington St, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,290,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,152 sq ft
11 Brentwood Way, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,650,000
E
5 beds4 baths4,168 sq ft
89 Choate St, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,220,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,363 sq ft
31 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938

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Market trends in 01938, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.7%

2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$256 MoM

Avg. days on market

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1 days MoM

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Sale history for 2 Labor in Vain Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$12,155 (+1.7%)

$532,900 + $463,300

$996,200

2021

$11,951 (−3.5%)

$489,400 + $414,600

$904,000

2020

$12,382 (−0.7%)

$441,400 + $441,800

$883,200

2019

$12,468 (+4.2%)

$441,400 + $443,500

$884,900

2018

$11,962 (+1.8%)

$424,000 + $416,000

$840,000

2017

$11,749 (−2.4%)

$424,000 + $404,000

$828,000

2016

$12,039 (−10.5%)

$402,200 + $408,500

$810,700

2015

$13,445 (−0.3%)

$402,200 + $593,000

$995,200

2014

$13,481 (+11.0%)

$402,200 + $601,600

$1,003,800

2013

$12,143

$376,100 + $536,900

$913,000

2012

$12,139 (+5.1%)

$367,400 + $583,200

$950,600

2011

$11,555 (+8.6%)

$367,400 + $595,500

$962,900

2010

$10,639 (+2.9%)

$326,000 + $595,900

$921,900

2009

$10,339

$409,800 + $590,100

$999,900

Tax history for 2 Labor in Vain Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$12,155 (+1.7%)

$532,900 + $463,300

$996,200

2021

$11,951 (−3.5%)

$489,400 + $414,600

$904,000

2020

$12,382 (−0.7%)

$441,400 + $441,800

$883,200

2019

$12,468 (+4.2%)

$441,400 + $443,500

$884,900

2018

$11,962 (+1.8%)

$424,000 + $416,000

$840,000

2017

$11,749 (−2.4%)

$424,000 + $404,000

$828,000

2016

$12,039 (−10.5%)

$402,200 + $408,500

$810,700

2015

$13,445 (−0.3%)

$402,200 + $593,000

$995,200

2014

$13,481 (+11.0%)

$402,200 + $601,600

$1,003,800

2013

$12,143

$376,100 + $536,900

$913,000

2012

$12,139 (+5.1%)

$367,400 + $583,200

$950,600

2011

$11,555 (+8.6%)

$367,400 + $595,500

$962,900

2010

$10,639 (+2.9%)

$326,000 + $595,900

$921,900

2009

$10,339

$409,800 + $590,100

$999,900

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,219

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Antique/Historic
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,658
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,954
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 73,181
Municipality Name: IPSWICH
Acres: 1.68
Zoning Code: RRA
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,658
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1956757

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • 0.6mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 1.3mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 1.3mi

8/10

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° 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

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

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Historical weather

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.60M – $1.94M

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Home values near 2 Labor in Vain Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Labor in Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1295 Sq. Ft.	$740,727
7 Labor in Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3520 Sq. Ft.	$1,770,302

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Labor in Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$811,304
12 Labor in Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4554 Sq. Ft.	$2,100,492

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Labor in Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1618 Sq. Ft.	$790,717
28 Water St, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$1,175,840

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