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Off Market Jul 2017 for $1.6M

$2,700,002

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,520/mo

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4,808

sq ft

279 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

Direct Waterfront. Located in one of the most exclusive and beautiful parts of Ipswich. This residence has unsurpassed views of the marshes, Castle Neck River, Ipswich Bay, as well as Pine and Patterson Islands. Renovated by the current owners, it has five bedrooms with three and a half baths and sits on two and a half sunlight filled acres. Stunning and spacious living room with fireplace, hardwood floors with french doors leading to beautiful garden designed by famed Boston Landscape Architect Arthur Shurcliff (1870-1957). Elegant formal dining room with custom wallpaper. Open concept chef's kitchen with adjoining family room. The third floor has been renovated and now features a home office/artist's studio that could also be an au pair or in law suite. Master bedroom suite. Most every room in this house has dramatic water views. Less than a half a mile from Castle Hill and Crane Beach. Please call to schedule a private showing.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

2.52 acresLot Size

$562Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by Philio Cushing • Churchill Properties

Bought with Hackett & Glessner Team • J. Barrett & Company

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•Source:MLS PIN #72118157

Redfin Estimate

$2,700,002

$1.1M since sold in July 2017$41K since August

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This home's estimate is 87.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,650,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths4,778 sq ft
149 Western Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,135,000
B
6 beds3 baths3,321 sq ft
34 & 34R Pickering St, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,525,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,747 sq ft
199 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,650,000
D
5 beds4 baths4,168 sq ft
89 Choate St, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$1,165,000
E
5 beds4 baths4,672 sq ft
189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,500,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths3,002 sq ft
50 Jeffreys Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

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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

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$985,000
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$1,200,000
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$889,000
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OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$875,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,651 sq ft
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Sale history for 279 Argilla Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$21,893 (+4.3%)

$720,000 + $883,100

$1,603,100

2021

$20,995 (+14.0%)

$681,900 + $906,200

$1,588,100

2020

$18,415 (+1.9%)

$709,100 + $604,400

$1,313,500

2019

$18,080 (+14.7%)

$709,100 + $574,100

$1,283,200

2018

$15,758 (+8.4%)

$540,100 + $566,500

$1,106,600

2017

$14,536 (+0.6%)

$525,300 + $499,100

$1,024,400

2016

$14,456 (+9.9%)

$498,100 + $475,400

$973,500

2015

$13,152 (+2.6%)

$498,100 + $475,400

$973,500

2014

$12,818 (−2.9%)

$498,100 + $456,300

$954,400

2013

$13,207 (+4.9%)

$556,900 + $436,100

$993,000

2012

$12,592 (+5.9%)

$543,800 + $442,300

$986,100

2011

$11,891 (+3.1%)

$543,800 + $447,100

$990,900

2010

$11,528 (−2.1%)

$547,100 + $451,900

$999,000

2009

$11,775

$687,600 + $451,200

$1,138,800

Tax history for 279 Argilla Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$21,893 (+4.3%)

$720,000 + $883,100

$1,603,100

2021

$20,995 (+14.0%)

$681,900 + $906,200

$1,588,100

2020

$18,415 (+1.9%)

$709,100 + $604,400

$1,313,500

2019

$18,080 (+14.7%)

$709,100 + $574,100

$1,283,200

2018

$15,758 (+8.4%)

$540,100 + $566,500

$1,106,600

2017

$14,536 (+0.6%)

$525,300 + $499,100

$1,024,400

2016

$14,456 (+9.9%)

$498,100 + $475,400

$973,500

2015

$13,152 (+2.6%)

$498,100 + $475,400

$973,500

2014

$12,818 (−2.9%)

$498,100 + $456,300

$954,400

2013

$13,207 (+4.9%)

$556,900 + $436,100

$993,000

2012

$12,592 (+5.9%)

$543,800 + $442,300

$986,100

2011

$11,891 (+3.1%)

$543,800 + $447,100

$990,900

2010

$11,528 (−2.1%)

$547,100 + $451,900

$999,000

2009

$11,775

$687,600 + $451,200

$1,138,800

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,566

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1952587

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: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Exterior

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Exterior

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 18
Length: 6
Width: 3
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 621
Length: 23
Width: 27
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 696
Length: 29
Width: 24
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Balcony - Exterior

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Office, Foyer, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,808
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Moss

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Deck, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Outdoor Shower

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Marsh, Ocean, River

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.52
Lot Features: Easements, Cleared, Level, Marsh
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,536.24
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: County Rd. to Argilla / Northgate to Argilla. House is second to last on right before Crane Beach.
UnparsedAddress: 279 Argilla Road, Ipswich MA 01938

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,566
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1952587

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Ipswich School District website to verify.

Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • 3.2mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 3.8mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 3.8mi

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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Historical weather

Ipswich, MA • 01938

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Sun exposure

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

$2.57M – $3.11M

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Home values near 279 Argilla Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
198 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2754 Sq. Ft.	$1,503,104
236 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4632 Sq. Ft.	$2,306,711

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2692 Sq. Ft.	$1,609,189
248 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3642 Sq. Ft.	$1,583,612

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3792 Sq. Ft.	$1,854,369
273 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3440 Sq. Ft.	$1,496,681

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