On the scenic byway to Crane Beach, this wonderful, colonial built in 1910 has room for all. Screened in porches on front and back to catch the coastal breezes. Attached two car garage with storage above. 4 bedrooms on second floor and an additional 2 bonus rooms on the third floor. The back yard with long views to a horse farm and a great patio with hot tub and outdoor shower. A rental unit is attached which is a small one bedroom with a screened in porch and separate driveway. All this and you get to turn left out of your driveway and be in the amazing town of Ipswich complete with MBTA station, restaurants, award winning schools or right to the famous Crane Beach. Don't miss this complete gem.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$421Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Hackett & Glessner Team• Compass
Listed by Compass
Bought with The Cronin Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
This two family home has a large and spacious unit (29) with attached two car garage, wonderful screened in porches with long, pastoral views to a horse farm and great flat back yard. Wood floors thorough out, new roof and furnace, second floor laundry, two wonderful bonus rooms on third floor with mini split for climate control and outdoor shower to rinse off from the beach at the end of the road!! The second unit (31) has a separate driveway, hardwood floors, screened in porch, in unit W/D. All this close to historic town of Ipswich, MBTA, restaurants one way if you turn left out of driveway and turn right for the beach!!!
MLS PIN #73513773
Jul 1, 2026
Sold
$1,156,000
$421/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Pending
—
May 13, 2026
Contingent
—
May 6, 2026
Listed
$995,000
$362/sq ft
MLS PIN #72306647
Jun 18, 2018
Sold
$603,000
$220/sq ft
Apr 17, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2018
Listed
$600,000
$218/sq ft
+23
Beautiful two family on large private lot! This is not your typical 2 family. This 100 year old Colonial is made up of side-by-side units located on the road to Crane Beach. The 1st unit features: kitchen w/ pantry leads to a beamed living room with fireplace & hardwood. Front door opens to a screened farmers porch & slider leading to a screened porch overlooking the large lot and neighboring horse property behind, also opens to a 3 season mudroom, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The 2nd unit has eat-in kitchen, living room w/hardwood & door to screened porch, 2 bedrooms, 3rd floor loft/office, an updated full bath & separate laundry. There is a two garage with a walk up 2nd floor for storage! All this set on a half acre lot. Separate utilities, driveways & each with their own laundry. excellent rental history & can be a great owner occupied property as well. Conveniently situated off Rt. 1/1A in a prime location close to commuter rail, downtown restaurants & shops, minutes to Cranes Beach!
MLS PIN #71818009
May 27, 2015
Sold
$499,000
$182/sq ft
Apr 15, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 15, 2015
Listed
$499,000
$182/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$7,999 (+1.8%)
$303,900 + $390,000
$693,900
2021
$7,858 (−3.1%)
$294,400 + $300,000
$594,400
2020
$8,113 (+9.8%)
$296,300 + $282,400
$578,700
2019
$7,386 (+1.6%)
$286,800 + $237,400
$524,200
2018
$7,272 (+1.9%)
$275,400 + $235,300
$510,700
2017
$7,139 (+6.7%)
$265,900 + $237,200
$503,100
2016
$6,690 (+12.9%)
$250,700 + $199,800
$450,500
2015
$5,928 (+2.4%)
$245,000 + $193,800
$438,800
2014
$5,791 (+5.9%)
$237,400 + $193,800
$431,200
2013
$5,468 (−4.7%)
$220,300 + $190,800
$411,100
2012
$5,736 (−1.2%)
$246,900 + $202,300
$449,200
2011
$5,804 (+6.4%)
$275,400 + $208,300
$483,700
2010
$5,455 (+2.1%)
$275,400 + $197,300
$472,700
2009
$5,341
$317,200 + $199,300
$516,500
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,673
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Essex County
APN
1956868
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Spaces: 9
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendant
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendant
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendant
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #5 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Laminate
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl
Waterfront Features: Ocean, River, Beach Ownership(Public)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,928
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ductless
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Winthrop
Middle Or Junior School: Ipswich Middle
High School: Ipswich High
Location Information
Directions: 1A to Argilla
UnparsedAddress: 31 Argilla Rd, Ipswich MA 01938
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, 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.: 2,673
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1956868
Home facts updated by county records on May 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
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 • 0.7mi
6/10
Ipswich Middle School
Public 6-8 • 1.5mi
8/10
Ipswich High School
Public 9-12 • 1.4mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Ipswich, MA • 01938
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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49
31
57
40
67
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79
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83
65
79
61
73
56
64
45
52
36
38
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.7 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.23M
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