OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2021 for $1.7M

$2,321,363

•

3,232

sq ft

66 Labor In Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

Incredible location, bucolic views and history embrace this once-in-a-generation property on scenic Labor In Vain Road. A proud five bedroom Federal-style colonial and quaint Cape-style cottage occupy 6.8+/- acres abutting conservation land on the banks of Gould’s Creek with a private dock. It is easy to see why novelist John Updike and artist Mary Weatherall chose this inspiring property to call home. The main house has been maintained but unspoiled and its original character and charm remain, with high ceilings, natural light and lovely views from every window, the house feels spacious yet intimate. The wrap-around screened-in-porch overlooking the lawn and water is a serene place for contemplations, creativity, weather-watching, bird-watching, and a gathering place for family and friends. The one-bedroom guest cottage is also full of original antique character. The access to nature and recreation is immediate and the location so close to vibrant downtown Ipswich cannot be rivaled.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6.8 acresLot Size

$718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Nicole Monahan • LandVest, Inc., Ipswich

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #72744532

Redfin Estimate

$2,321,363

$621K since sold in March 2021$41K since August

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This home's estimate is 25.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.85M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,575,000
A
4 beds5 baths3,579 sq ft
29 Heartbreak Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,557,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,971 sq ft
38 Candlewood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$3,310,000
C
5 beds6 baths4,439 sq ft
23 Newmarch St, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,290,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,152 sq ft
11 Brentwood Way, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,225,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,085 sq ft
80 Rockmaple Ave, South Hamilton, MA 01982
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,135,000
F
6 beds3 baths3,321 sq ft
34 & 34R Pickering St, Essex, MA 01929

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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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Sale history for 66 Labor In Vain Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$14,862 (−7.5%)

$609,500 + $836,500

$1,446,000

2021

$16,070 (−4.3%)

$556,600 + $659,000

$1,215,600

2020

$16,792 (+1.7%)

$578,400 + $619,300

$1,197,700

2019

$16,513 (+3.9%)

$578,400 + $593,600

$1,172,000

2018

$15,896 (+2.2%)

$534,800 + $581,500

$1,116,300

2017

$15,555 (−1.0%)

$534,800 + $561,400

$1,096,200

2016

$15,716 (+9.6%)

$534,800 + $523,500

$1,058,300

2015

$14,334 (+4.7%)

$534,800 + $526,200

$1,061,000

2014

$13,691 (+1.2%)

$524,000 + $495,400

$1,019,400

2013

$13,531 (+2.7%)

$524,000 + $493,400

$1,017,400

2012

$13,172 (+5.6%)

$534,800 + $496,700

$1,031,500

2011

$12,479 (+3.6%)

$534,800 + $505,100

$1,039,900

2010

$12,049 (−8.5%)

$534,800 + $509,300

$1,044,100

2009

$13,169

$741,900 + $531,700

$1,273,600

Tax history for 66 Labor In Vain Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$14,862 (−7.5%)

$609,500 + $836,500

$1,446,000

2021

$16,070 (−4.3%)

$556,600 + $659,000

$1,215,600

2020

$16,792 (+1.7%)

$578,400 + $619,300

$1,197,700

2019

$16,513 (+3.9%)

$578,400 + $593,600

$1,172,000

2018

$15,896 (+2.2%)

$534,800 + $581,500

$1,116,300

2017

$15,555 (−1.0%)

$534,800 + $561,400

$1,096,200

2016

$15,716 (+9.6%)

$534,800 + $523,500

$1,058,300

2015

$14,334 (+4.7%)

$534,800 + $526,200

$1,061,000

2014

$13,691 (+1.2%)

$524,000 + $495,400

$1,019,400

2013

$13,531 (+2.7%)

$524,000 + $493,400

$1,017,400

2012

$13,172 (+5.6%)

$534,800 + $496,700

$1,031,500

2011

$12,479 (+3.6%)

$534,800 + $505,100

$1,039,900

2010

$12,049 (−8.5%)

$534,800 + $509,300

$1,044,100

2009

$13,169

$741,900 + $531,700

$1,273,600

*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

4.75 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Essex County

APN

1957000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Bulkhead, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,232
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Unknown/Mixed
Color: white

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Creek, Dock/Mooring, Marsh, River

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 6.8
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements, Flood Plain
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,792
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water

Location

Location Information
Directions: Turkey Shore to Labor In Vain
UnparsedAddress: 66 Labor In Vain Rd, Ipswich MA 01938

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.75 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1957000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: The Eagle Over The Front Door Is Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed

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Winthrop School

Public PreK-5 • 1.3mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 2.0mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 1.9mi

8/10

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$2.21M – $2.67M

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Home values near 66 Labor In Vain Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1623 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,759
51 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1676 Sq. Ft.	$1,147,564

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4054 Sq. Ft.	$2,372,842
47 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1405 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,255

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5487 Sq. Ft.	$2,306,380
42 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5335 Sq. Ft.	$1,922,618

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