Spectacular family compound incorporates new systems, all new HVAC, advanced security and extensive new construction by noted local architect. Recent new construction includes re-built Grandfathered one bedroom one bath cottage with fine details and enormous Great Room over 4 car heated garage with gym. Great Room is a Wow for entertaining with oversized Rumford fireplace, 1/2 bath, full kitchen that does it all with 8 burner range and in Island refrigeration and freezers and dishwasher. The Main house with new cedar roof offers 4/5 additional bedrooms, second floor office, 3 1/2 baths, chef's kitchen and large pantry with adjoining library/sitting room with FP and 1/2 bath, lovely dining room and living room with FP, all surrounded by newly constructed three season room, new covered porches, brick patio, pea stone drive and exceptional fenced yard and fire pit. Fine views, conservation areas, superb local private and public schools. Convenient access to Logan Airport and Boston
Beautiful, newly renovated 4 bedroom antique Colonial, set on 1.8 acres abutting trails and conservation land, with scenic pastoral views. Brand-new, reconfigured kitchen offers a quartz island and new appliances and opens into a dining room with stunning pine floors, a fireplace and loads of natural light… Cozy family room off of kitchen has access to the patio. Living room boasts a grand wood burning fireplace and door out to the screened porch. Front and back staircases go to third floor. Third floor offers flexibility for a master suite, guest suite or home offices. New Plumbing, new electric, newly fenced yard, freshly painted exterior, new insulation... Close proximity to both Downtown Hamilton and Ipswich. This house has everything you need! Free standing 4 room apartment has hardwood floors, two bedrooms, kitchen, laundry and private yard being sold in "as is" condition. The apartment has a separate septic system that was installed in 2017.
MLS PIN #72129306
Nov 3, 2017
Sold
$740,000
$142/sq ft
Sep 17, 2017
Pending
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Sep 15, 2017
Price Changed
$775,000
$148/sq ft
May 8, 2017
Price Changed
$795,000
$152/sq ft
Mar 10, 2017
Listed
$825,000
$158/sq ft
+25
Open Sunday 9/17 12-2pm. Beautiful sunny spot near Appleton Farms. Enjoy the detail of this antique Colonial, built circa 1700, and it’s 1.8 acres. Separate two bedroom guest cottage. Foyer believed to be dated to the 1680’s with Italian tile floors that extend through kitchen and breakfast room. Expanded to accommodate large eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, 1st floor full bathroom and the laundry. Family room has access to the brick patio. Could be used as a 1st floor bedroom or guest suite. Striking wide pine floors, just refinished. Living room with wood burning fireplace and door out to the screened porch. Spacious dining room with heart pine floors. Front and back staircases go to 3rd floor. Newer heating system. Free standing four room apartment has hardwood floors, two bedrooms, kitchen, it’s own laundry and private yard. The apartment will have a new septic system, separate from the main house. Easy access to the downtown locations of both Hamilton and Ipswich.
MLS PIN #12002190
Oct 4, 1993
Sold
$375,000
$72/sq ft
Aug 2, 1993
Listing Removed
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Dec 24, 1992
Listed
$395,000
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,219 (+22.4%)
$345,400 + $830,800
$1,176,200
2022
$15,708 (+4.2%)
$309,200 + $569,300
$878,500
2021
$15,080 (+6.3%)
$309,200 + $552,000
$861,200
2020
$14,180 (+10.7%)
$309,400 + $525,700
$835,100
2019
$12,813 (+9.9%)
$300,300 + $477,200
$777,500
2018
$11,659 (−0.9%)
$283,400 + $435,400
$718,800
2017
$11,764 (−2.0%)
$265,600 + $434,200
$699,800
2016
$12,003 (+5.1%)
$260,400 + $435,400
$695,800
2015
$11,418 (+4.3%)
$248,600 + $419,500
$668,100
2014
$10,946 (+1.9%)
$248,300 + $380,800
$629,100
2013
$10,743 (−0.9%)
$248,300 + $377,400
$625,700
2012
$10,837 (−2.5%)
$248,300 + $377,400
$625,700
2011
$11,117 (+3.3%)
$259,000 + $387,700
$646,700
2010
$10,758 (+0.4%)
$259,000 + $401,400
$660,400
2009
$10,710
$295,600 + $407,600
$703,200
Tax history for 968 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,219 (+22.4%)
$345,400 + $830,800
$1,176,200
2022
$15,708 (+4.2%)
$309,200 + $569,300
$878,500
2021
$15,080 (+6.3%)
$309,200 + $552,000
$861,200
2020
$14,180 (+10.7%)
$309,400 + $525,700
$835,100
2019
$12,813 (+9.9%)
$300,300 + $477,200
$777,500
2018
$11,659 (−0.9%)
$283,400 + $435,400
$718,800
2017
$11,764 (−2.0%)
$265,600 + $434,200
$699,800
2016
$12,003 (+5.1%)
$260,400 + $435,400
$695,800
2015
$11,418 (+4.3%)
$248,600 + $419,500
$668,100
2014
$10,946 (+1.9%)
$248,300 + $380,800
$629,100
2013
$10,743 (−0.9%)
$248,300 + $377,400
$625,700
2012
$10,837 (−2.5%)
$248,300 + $377,400
$625,700
2011
$11,117 (+3.3%)
$259,000 + $387,700
$646,700
2010
$10,758 (+0.4%)
$259,000 + $401,400
$660,400
2009
$10,710
$295,600 + $407,600
$703,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
1.8 Acres
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Style
Other
County
Essex County
APN
1917487
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Insulated, Off Street