Off Market Oct 2008 for $492K

$953,615

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,529/mo

•

2,219

sq ft

5 Alderson Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

Beautiful 12 yr old home on cul-de-sac,8 rms,3 br,2.5 baths on 1 acre+. Central Air. Eat in kitchen with granite counters and lovely French door to all-season sunroom and slider to mahogany deck. Sun-filled living room with fireplace and formal dining room. Master Br. with bath and walk in closet. Walk up attic for potential expansion. Lower level office with workshop. Large lot with mature plantings. Easy access to Route 1 and 95. Come enjoy Cranes beach and all that Ipswich has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

1.01 acresLot Size

$430Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Swain • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly

Bought with John Swain • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly

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•Source:MLS PIN #70724781

Redfin Estimate

$953,615

$462K since sold in October 2008$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($937K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$865,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,662 sq ft
29 Long Hill Rd, Georgetown, MA 01833
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$970,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,450 sq ft
55 Wilson Pond Ln, Rowley, MA 01969
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,040,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
7 Hickory Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$879,500
D
3 beds2 baths2,343 sq ft
9 Isabelle Cir, Rowley, MA 01969
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$960,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,463 sq ft
26 Long Hill Rd, Georgetown, MA 01833
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$910,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,182 sq ft
17 Ice Pond Dr, Rowley, MA 01969

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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

104.9%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$870K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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OPEN SUN, 10AM TO 11:30AM
$845,000
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45 Town Farm Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
OPEN SUN, 10AM TO 11:30AM
$1,100,000
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$595,000
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Sale history for 5 Alderson Dr

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 22, 2008

Sold

$492,000

$222/sq ft

MLS PIN #70724781

Oct 23, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 22, 2008

Sold

$492,000

$222/sq ft

Sep 4, 2008

Contingent

—

May 21, 2008

Price Changed

$499,900

$225/sq ft

May 7, 2008

Price Changed

$520,000

$234/sq ft

Apr 10, 2008

Price Changed

$530,500

$239/sq ft

Mar 12, 2008

Listed

$540,500

$244/sq ft

MLS PIN #70348390

Oct 25, 2006

Sold

$540,000

$243/sq ft

Oct 6, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Mar 16, 2006

Listed

$559,900

$252/sq ft

Exceptional home features 8 rms, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, front to back LR w/fireplace, formal DR with maple flr and wainscoting plus large, eat-in kit. w/granite counters and ceramic tiled flr. Sunroom has bead board walls, cathedral ceiling and sliders to mahogany deck. Master suite has bath and walk-in closet. Walk-up attic offers expansion possibilities. Lower-level office and workshop. Large lot w/mature plantings. Easy access to Rt.1 and Rt.95.

MLS PIN #30253040

Nov 13, 1998

Sold

$257,500

$116/sq ft

Oct 6, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Aug 25, 1998

Listed

$257,500

$116/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$7,764 (+0.5%)

$289,800 + $376,400

$666,200

2021

$7,723 (+2.0%)

$269,100 + $315,100

$584,200

2020

$7,571 (+3.8%)

$246,300 + $293,700

$540,000

2019

$7,293 (+0.2%)

$242,200 + $275,400

$517,600

2018

$7,275 (+2.6%)

$238,000 + $272,900

$510,900

2017

$7,089 (−1.5%)

$236,100 + $263,500

$499,600

2016

$7,198 (+9.9%)

$227,800 + $256,900

$484,700

2015

$6,547 (+6.6%)

$227,700 + $256,900

$484,600

2014

$6,144 (+3.7%)

$217,400 + $240,100

$457,500

2013

$5,925 (+1.6%)

$207,000 + $238,500

$445,500

2012

$5,831 (+5.4%)

$213,200 + $243,400

$456,600

2011

$5,533 (+2.2%)

$215,300 + $245,800

$461,100

2010

$5,413 (+3.4%)

$219,400 + $249,700

$469,100

2009

$5,237

$254,600 + $251,900

$506,500

Tax history for 5 Alderson Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$7,764 (+0.5%)

$289,800 + $376,400

$666,200

2021

$7,723 (+2.0%)

$269,100 + $315,100

$584,200

2020

$7,571 (+3.8%)

$246,300 + $293,700

$540,000

2019

$7,293 (+0.2%)

$242,200 + $275,400

$517,600

2018

$7,275 (+2.6%)

$238,000 + $272,900

$510,900

2017

$7,089 (−1.5%)

$236,100 + $263,500

$499,600

2016

$7,198 (+9.9%)

$227,800 + $256,900

$484,700

2015

$6,547 (+6.6%)

$227,700 + $256,900

$484,600

2014

$6,144 (+3.7%)

$217,400 + $240,100

$457,500

2013

$5,925 (+1.6%)

$207,000 + $238,500

$445,500

2012

$5,831 (+5.4%)

$213,200 + $243,400

$456,600

2011

$5,533 (+2.2%)

$215,300 + $245,800

$461,100

2010

$5,413 (+3.4%)

$219,400 + $249,700

$469,100

2009

$5,237

$254,600 + $251,900

$506,500

*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

1.01 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,865

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1955618

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 25
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Office, Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,219
Foundation Area: 988
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Yellow
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.01
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,898
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Route1 to Alderson
UnparsedAddress: 5 Alderson Drive, Ipswich MA 01938

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,865
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1955618

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Paul F Doyon Memorial

Public PreK-5 • 2.1mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 3.6mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 3.6mi

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 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 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 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$906,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 5 Alderson Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Alderson Road, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2787 Sq. Ft.	$957,213
7 Alderson Road, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3973 Sq. Ft.	$1,173,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Alderson Road, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$1,014,872
3 Alderson Road, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$799,177

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Alderson Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2223 Sq. Ft.	$847,666
354 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2257 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,059

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