OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2020 for $635K

$1,128,752

•

3,885

sq ft

42 Heartbreak Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

Attention historic home lovers, this one is special! Spacious First Period farmhouse in Ipswich, abundant with natural light, overlaid with elegant Georgian and Federal features. First floor offers wonderful living room with fireplace, dining room with bay window and window seat, library, family room, half bath, eat in kitchen with wet bar. Second floor includes 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, an office and laundry. Pin-straight center chimney with 4 fireplaces, 15-inch summer beams (currently boxed), Indian shutters, and wide pine, fir and oak floors. Fabulous, flexible space for family living, home office, and creative enterprise. Layout conducive to “in law” living as well. Huge root cellar with vaulted brick ceiling… bring your imagination. Ride your bike to beautiful Crane Beach or walk to town amenities. A true gem. Covid 19 showing protocol required.

Single-familyProperty Type

1680Year Built

1.12 acresLot Size

$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Josephine Baker • J. Barrett & Company

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #72648262

Redfin Estimate

$1,128,752

$494K since sold in June 2020$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 16.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,220,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,363 sq ft
31 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$950,000
B
4 beds2 baths3,388 sq ft
24 Hodgkins Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,557,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,971 sq ft
38 Candlewood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,300,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,536 sq ft
1 Northedge Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,300,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,799 sq ft
55 Fox Run Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$809,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,053 sq ft
11 County St, Ipswich, MA 01938

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$625,811

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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
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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
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Sale history for 42 Heartbreak Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72648262

Jun 30, 2020

Sold

$635,000

$163/sq ft

Jun 15, 2020

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2020

Price Changed

$675,000

$174/sq ft

Apr 27, 2020

Listed

$699,900

$180/sq ft

MLS PIN #71524893

Sep 16, 2013

Sold

$555,000

$143/sq ft

Jul 10, 2013

Contingent

—

Jul 8, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 14, 2013

Listed

$579,000

$149/sq ft

+19

Charming and spacious 10-room First Period farmhouse, surrounded by conservation lands. Many original features still intact, center chimney with 4 fireplaces, formal living and dining rooms, Indian shutters, abundant natural light and pumpkin, fir and oak floors. Wonderful master suite. Outdoor screen-house and rare brick and stone root cellar complement the perennial gardens and mature trees. Step back in time with this wonderful lady and make this piece of history home.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$8,981

$350,000 + $385,800

$735,800

2021

$8,987 (−5.5%)

$339,100 + $340,700

$679,800

2020

$9,514 (+0.7%)

$341,300 + $337,300

$678,600

2019

$9,447 (+5.3%)

$330,400 + $340,100

$670,500

2018

$8,970 (+3.9%)

$317,300 + $312,600

$629,900

2017

$8,630 (+0.6%)

$306,400 + $301,800

$608,200

2016

$8,577 (+11.2%)

$289,000 + $288,600

$577,600

2015

$7,716 (−2.8%)

$282,500 + $288,600

$571,100

2014

$7,940 (+2.6%)

$274,100 + $317,100

$591,200

2013

$7,739 (−0.6%)

$287,100 + $294,800

$581,900

2012

$7,788 (+1.7%)

$298,000 + $311,900

$609,900

2011

$7,657 (+4.0%)

$317,600 + $320,500

$638,100

2010

$7,364 (−3.4%)

$317,600 + $320,500

$638,100

2009

$7,626

$402,600 + $334,900

$737,500

Tax history for 42 Heartbreak Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$8,981

$350,000 + $385,800

$735,800

2021

$8,987 (−5.5%)

$339,100 + $340,700

$679,800

2020

$9,514 (+0.7%)

$341,300 + $337,300

$678,600

2019

$9,447 (+5.3%)

$330,400 + $340,100

$670,500

2018

$8,970 (+3.9%)

$317,300 + $312,600

$629,900

2017

$8,630 (+0.6%)

$306,400 + $301,800

$608,200

2016

$8,577 (+11.2%)

$289,000 + $288,600

$577,600

2015

$7,716 (−2.8%)

$282,500 + $288,600

$571,100

2014

$7,940 (+2.6%)

$274,100 + $317,100

$591,200

2013

$7,739 (−0.6%)

$287,100 + $294,800

$581,900

2012

$7,788 (+1.7%)

$298,000 + $311,900

$609,900

2011

$7,657 (+4.0%)

$317,600 + $320,500

$638,100

2010

$7,364 (−3.4%)

$317,600 + $320,500

$638,100

2009

$7,626

$402,600 + $334,900

$737,500

*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

1.12 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,885

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1957592

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 25
Length: 5
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 304
Length: 19
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 324
Length: 18
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Breakfast Bar / Nook

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Library

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,885
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.12
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,513.97
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rte 133 or Argilla Road to Heartbreak Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Heartbreak Road, Ipswich MA 01938

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,885
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1957592

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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 • 1.5mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 2.1mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 2.1mi

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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Ipswich, MA • 01938

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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

$1.07M – $1.30M

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Home values near 42 Heartbreak Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Heartbreak Road, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2814 Sq. Ft.	$860,844
23 Heartbreak Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1491 Sq. Ft.	$682,190

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Heartbreak Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1339 Sq. Ft.	$818,470
35 Heartbreak Road, Ipswich, MA 11 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 6553 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Heartbreak Road, Ipswich, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4060 Sq. Ft.	—
52 Heartbreak Road, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2365 Sq. Ft.	$869,726

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