OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2025 for $5M

$5,251,479

•

7,000

sq ft

55 Waldingfield, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

“Waldingfield.” Magnificent Italianate Revival residence overlooks the Ipswich River on over 39 acres of Olmsted-designed terraced gardens, rolling fields and woods. The main house reflects elegant architectural styling with high ceilings and fine millwork. The kitchen complex includes a Butler’s pantry and breakfast room offering vistas to the Ipswich River. Also a fireplaced living room with period fresco walls and French doors and a grand formal dining room plus a library with quarter-sawn oak cabinets & a marble-floored solarium. Features in the fireplaced master suite include a dressing room and en suite bathroom. A guest suite and children’s wing with a sitting room, 3 bedrooms and full bath complete the 2nd floor. A paneled fireplaced office, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths are on the 3rd floor. Also a guest cottage, pool/pool house, 10-stall barn and paddocks. Direct equestrian trail access via the Essex Country Trail Association, 3 miles to the Myopia Hunt Club & 5 miles to the train.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

39.9 acresLot Size

$750Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine Grammas • J. Barrett & Company

Bought with Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea

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•Source:MLS PIN #72635182

Redfin Estimate

$5,251,479

$251K since sold in April 2025$177K since September

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This home's estimate is 140.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$3,985,000
A
6 beds6 baths7,850 sq ft
120 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$3,250,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths6,389 sq ft
675 Bay Rd, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,500,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths6,681 sq ft
37 Old Planters Rd, Beverly, MA 01915
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,500,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,146 sq ft
505 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,225,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,085 sq ft
80 Rockmaple Ave, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,650,000
F
5 beds4 baths4,168 sq ft
89 Choate St, Essex, MA 01929

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$1,093,216

Est. take-home

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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

20d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,175,000
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3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
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OPEN TODAY, 5PM TO 6:30PM
$599,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,169 sq ft
1 Broadway Ave #4, Ipswich, MA 01938
OPEN TODAY, 9:30AM TO 10:30AM
$785,000
3 beds2 baths1,756 sq ft
6 Farley Ave, Ipswich, MA 01938
$429,999
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
17 Howe St, Ipswich, MA 01938
$1,699,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,370 sq ft
3 Jutland Way, Ipswich, MA 01938
$715,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,842 sq ft
135 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
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1 bed1 bath542 sq ft
23 South Main St #5, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Sale history for 55 Waldingfield

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$37,823 (−0.8%)

$752,500 + $2,475,700

$3,228,200

2021

$38,140 (−0.6%)

$709,000 + $2,176,000

$2,885,000

2020

$38,380 (−0.7%)

$661,000 + $2,076,500

$2,737,500

2019

$38,633 (+0.4%)

$661,000 + $2,080,900

$2,741,900

2018

$38,465 (+1.1%)

$643,600 + $2,057,600

$2,701,200

2017

$38,041 (+5.9%)

$643,600 + $2,037,200

$2,680,800

2016

$35,921 (+9.9%)

$621,800 + $1,797,100

$2,418,900

2015

$32,679 (+5.9%)

$621,800 + $1,797,100

$2,418,900

2014

$30,865 (+2.3%)

$621,800 + $1,676,400

$2,298,200

2013

$30,179 (+6.2%)

$595,700 + $1,673,400

$2,269,100

2012

$28,411 (+2.5%)

$587,000 + $1,637,800

$2,224,800

2011

$27,718 (+3.1%)

$587,000 + $1,722,800

$2,309,800

2010

$26,882 (−5.4%)

$589,200 + $1,740,300

$2,329,500

2009

$28,404

$978,000 + $1,769,000

$2,747,000

Tax history for 55 Waldingfield

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$37,823 (−0.8%)

$752,500 + $2,475,700

$3,228,200

2021

$38,140 (−0.6%)

$709,000 + $2,176,000

$2,885,000

2020

$38,380 (−0.7%)

$661,000 + $2,076,500

$2,737,500

2019

$38,633 (+0.4%)

$661,000 + $2,080,900

$2,741,900

2018

$38,465 (+1.1%)

$643,600 + $2,057,600

$2,701,200

2017

$38,041 (+5.9%)

$643,600 + $2,037,200

$2,680,800

2016

$35,921 (+9.9%)

$621,800 + $1,797,100

$2,418,900

2015

$32,679 (+5.9%)

$621,800 + $1,797,100

$2,418,900

2014

$30,865 (+2.3%)

$621,800 + $1,676,400

$2,298,200

2013

$30,179 (+6.2%)

$595,700 + $1,673,400

$2,269,100

2012

$28,411 (+2.5%)

$587,000 + $1,637,800

$2,224,800

2011

$27,718 (+3.1%)

$587,000 + $1,722,800

$2,309,800

2010

$26,882 (−5.4%)

$589,200 + $1,740,300

$2,329,500

2009

$28,404

$978,000 + $1,769,000

$2,747,000

*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

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

39.9 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Essex County

APN

1952734

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: 6
# of Covered Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 15

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 8

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 7,000
Foundation Details: Irregular
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 39.9

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $38,379.15
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rte 1A or Highland Street to Waldingfield Road
UnparsedAddress: 55 Waldingfield, Ipswich MA 01938

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 39.9 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1952734

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

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Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • 1.9mi

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

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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 92° 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

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

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Estimated sale price

$4.99M – $6.04M

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Home values near 55 Waldingfield

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Waldingfield Road, South Hamilton, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1743 Sq. Ft.	$990,948
19 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 8881 Sq. Ft.	$2,135,215

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Waldingfield Road, South Hamilton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$731,474
11 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7113 Sq. Ft.	$2,454,826

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Waldingfield Road, Ipswich, MA 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6902 Sq. Ft.	$2,684,914
20 Waldingfield Road, South Hamilton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4715 Sq. Ft.	$2,175,492

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