OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2019 for $1.1M

$1,770,026

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,188/mo

•

3,520

sq ft

7 Labor In Vain Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

About this home

Elegant 5 bedroom colonial set on an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, abutting conservation land. Situated on a scenic, quiet road in a desirable neighborhood this spectacular house has everything to offer; gourmet kitchen, screened in porch, incredible master suite, au-pair or in-law suite on lower level with private entrance, salt water swimming pool, solar panels, central air, fenced - in gardens with raised beds, and gleaming hardwood floors. A rare find. Showings to begin immediately.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$503Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hackett & Glessner Team • J. Barrett & Company

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

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•Source:MLS PIN #72438809

Redfin Estimate

$1,770,026

$660K since sold in March 2019$51K since August

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This home's estimate is 47.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,010,000
A
6 beds2 baths3,575 sq ft
59 Washington St, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,290,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,152 sq ft
11 Brentwood Way, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,135,000
C
6 beds3 baths3,321 sq ft
34 & 34R Pickering St, Essex, MA 01929
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,500,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths3,002 sq ft
50 Jeffreys Neck Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$950,000
E
4 beds2 baths3,388 sq ft
24 Hodgkins Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,298,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,152 sq ft
575 Essex St, South Hamilton, MA 01982

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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
3 beds3.5 baths3,346 sq ft
53 The Fairways, Ipswich, MA 01938
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
2 beds1.5 baths1,842 sq ft
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Sale history for 7 Labor In Vain Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72438809

Mar 22, 2019

Sold

$1,110,000

$315/sq ft

Jan 11, 2019

Pending

—

Jan 9, 2019

Listed

$1,075,000

$305/sq ft

MLS PIN #70916055

Aug 25, 2009

Sold

$975,000

$277/sq ft

Jul 20, 2009

Contingent

—

May 10, 2009

Listed

$1,029,000

$292/sq ft

Labor in Vain Road harkens back in time and designated as a ‘Scenic Road’. Spectacular setting for this 5 Bedroom Colonial on one acre offers gracious living of an earlier time integrated w/elegant modernity & newer addition to rear not visible from street. Rarely does property come on market in this desirable neighborhood. Surrounded by ~3 acres of conservation land. Master suite; guest suite; walk-out finished basement; music room and library; gourmet kitchen; 2 car garage/outbuildings.

Public Records

Jul 31, 2006

Sold

$1,080,000

$307/sq ft

MLS PIN #30134860

Jun 30, 1997

Sold

$250,000

$71/sq ft

Jun 27, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Nov 4, 1996

Listed

$285,000

$81/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$14,460 (+3.5%)

$522,700 + $621,100

$1,143,800

2021

$13,968 (+9.0%)

$479,200 + $577,400

$1,056,600

2020

$12,813 (+1.6%)

$431,200 + $482,700

$913,900

2019

$12,612 (+0.9%)

$431,200 + $463,900

$895,100

2018

$12,498 (+2.5%)

$413,800 + $463,900

$877,700

2017

$12,188 (+1.5%)

$413,800 + $445,100

$858,900

2016

$12,005 (+5.6%)

$392,000 + $416,400

$808,400

2015

$11,363 (+3.7%)

$392,000 + $449,100

$841,100

2014

$10,956 (+6.2%)

$392,000 + $423,800

$815,800

2013

$10,315 (+4.7%)

$365,900 + $409,700

$775,600

2012

$9,853 (+5.6%)

$357,200 + $414,400

$771,600

2011

$9,328 (+9.4%)

$358,700 + $418,600

$777,300

2010

$8,530 (−2.2%)

$315,800 + $423,400

$739,200

2009

$8,719

$400,800 + $442,400

$843,200

Tax history for 7 Labor In Vain Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$14,460 (+3.5%)

$522,700 + $621,100

$1,143,800

2021

$13,968 (+9.0%)

$479,200 + $577,400

$1,056,600

2020

$12,813 (+1.6%)

$431,200 + $482,700

$913,900

2019

$12,612 (+0.9%)

$431,200 + $463,900

$895,100

2018

$12,498 (+2.5%)

$413,800 + $463,900

$877,700

2017

$12,188 (+1.5%)

$413,800 + $445,100

$858,900

2016

$12,005 (+5.6%)

$392,000 + $416,400

$808,400

2015

$11,363 (+3.7%)

$392,000 + $449,100

$841,100

2014

$10,956 (+6.2%)

$392,000 + $423,800

$815,800

2013

$10,315 (+4.7%)

$365,900 + $409,700

$775,600

2012

$9,853 (+5.6%)

$357,200 + $414,400

$771,600

2011

$9,328 (+9.4%)

$358,700 + $418,600

$777,300

2010

$8,530 (−2.2%)

$315,800 + $423,400

$739,200

2009

$8,719

$400,800 + $442,400

$843,200

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,520

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1956774

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Balcony - Exterior,French Doors

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Slab

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Exercise Room, Home Office, 1/4 Bath, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,520
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Invisible
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden, Invisible Fence

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,498
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public, Cistern
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: 1 A North to County Rd, right on Green Str, left on Turkey Shore, right on Labor in Vain
UnparsedAddress: 7 Labor In Vain 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, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,520
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1956774

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Play Structure Negotiable. Freezer In Basement. Fridge In Pool House Negotiable.
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 • 0.6mi

6/10

Ipswich Middle School

Public 6-8 • 1.4mi

8/10

Ipswich High School

Public 9-12 • 1.3mi

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

70% 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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Historical weather

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

$1.68M – $2.04M

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Home values near 7 Labor In Vain Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3658 Sq. Ft.	$1,640,058
15 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2284 Sq. Ft.	$1,086,128

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$1,145,309
11 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1295 Sq. Ft.	$786,778

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3878 Sq. Ft.	$1,450,545
5 Labor in Vain Road, Ipswich, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$887,212

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