Wonderful opportunity to live in a piece of history. J.WaldoTowne-Pevear House was built in 1847 as part of a lively grist mill company and sits on 1.6 acres of land with access/frontage to Mill Pond and private trail to Klock Park. The charming home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bath with room for expansion via the current 4 bedroom septic design. Open kitchen design with a beehive oven and fireplace, great to cook up some pizza and breads. 2 additional Rumford Fireplaces, typical of the era, Cast iron radiators, nest thermostat, beautiful wide pine floors throughout. Full bath has an original Eagle-clawed cast iron soaking tub and separate shower. The grounds are amazing. Perennials galore and beautiful mature Hawthorne and Crabapple spring flowering trees. A portion fenced-in for a garden, pets, or children plus a shed to store all of your tools. Bird watch or canoe right from your own back yard. Highly rated school district and easy access to rt 1 and I-95.
Single-familyProperty Type
1826Year Built
1.63 acresLot Size
$507Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Carla Tuzzo Husak• Coldwell Banker Realty - Topsfield
$40,000 PRICE REDUCTION MOTIVATED TO SELL J. WALDO TOWNE HOUSE HISTORIC ANTIQUE 1826 RESTORED ON 1.6 ACRE LOT, 3 RUMFORD FIREPLACES, BEHIVE OVEN, 1st FLOOR POWDER ROOM, ORIGINAL CAST-IRON EAGLE CLAW FOOT BATHTUB, SHOWER, ANTIQUE DESIGNED CAST-IRON RADIATORS, HIGH CEILINGS, NEWER BOILER, ELECTRIC, WINDOWS, ROOF, PLUMBING. WIDE PINE/WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, DECK OVER LOOKING LARGE PRIVATE FENCED BACKYARD THAT BLOOMS IN SPRING WITH PERENNIALS AND PROVIDES GREAT SPACE FOR PLAY AND GARDENING. ALL OF THIS PLUS LOCATED IN A WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN AND ALL THAT HISTORIC TOPSFIELD AND IPSWICH HAS TO OFFER. EASY COMMUTE TO BOSTON/NEW HAMPSHIRE AND CRANE BEACH. MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED. MOVE RIGHT IN EASY TO SHOW
MLS PIN #70242775
Oct 14, 2005
Sold
$505,000
$338/sq ft
Sep 16, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2005
Listed
$509,000
$341/sq ft
EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY! THE WARMTH OF YESTER YEAR AND EFFICIENCY OF NEW.COMPLETELY RESTORED 1847 DELIGHTFUL ANTIQUE LOCATED ON A STELLAR 1.6 ACRE LOT. 3 FIREPLACES & BEEHIVE OVEN. HIGH CEILINGS,NEW KITCHEN AND BATHS. NEW BOILER,ELECTRIC, WINDOWS, SIDING, DECK AND SEPTIC. GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOME.THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROUTE ONE AND SIDEWALKS ARE PLANNED TO BE ADDED IN THE YEAR OF 2006.THIS PROPERTY ABUTTS KLOCK PARK.
MLS PIN #30446956
Mar 23, 2001
Sold
$337,500
$226/sq ft
Mar 12, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2000
Listed
$349,000
$234/sq ft
MLS PIN #30056208
Nov 15, 1995
Sold
$140,000
$94/sq ft
Jul 6, 1995
Listed
$149,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,704 (+4.2%)
$364,900 + $273,500
$638,400
2022
$9,316 (+13.5%)
$364,900 + $194,600
$559,500
2021
$8,209 (+2.9%)
$302,000 + $156,100
$458,100
2020
$7,980 (+2.5%)
$302,000 + $156,100
$458,100
2019
$7,788 (−0.7%)
$302,000 + $156,100
$458,100
2018
$7,845 (+10.5%)
$302,000 + $149,900
$451,900
2017
$7,102 (+4.8%)
$272,700 + $146,800
$419,500
2016
$6,778 (+5.2%)
$255,900 + $154,400
$410,300
2015
$6,442 (+13.0%)
$242,700 + $148,900
$391,600
2013
$5,702 (−0.4%)
$245,500 + $112,000
$357,500
2012
$5,724 (+2.4%)
$265,200 + $105,300
$370,500
2011
$5,591 (+0.7%)
$273,900 + $103,100
$377,000
2010
$5,552 (+0.2%)
$273,700 + $126,600
$400,300
2009
$5,541
$289,800 + $140,400
$430,200
Tax history for 110 Ipswich Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,704 (+4.2%)
$364,900 + $273,500
$638,400
2022
$9,316 (+13.5%)
$364,900 + $194,600
$559,500
2021
$8,209 (+2.9%)
$302,000 + $156,100
$458,100
2020
$7,980 (+2.5%)
$302,000 + $156,100
$458,100
2019
$7,788 (−0.7%)
$302,000 + $156,100
$458,100
2018
$7,845 (+10.5%)
$302,000 + $149,900
$451,900
2017
$7,102 (+4.8%)
$272,700 + $146,800
$419,500
2016
$6,778 (+5.2%)
$255,900 + $154,400
$410,300
2015
$6,442 (+13.0%)
$242,700 + $148,900
$391,600
2013
$5,702 (−0.4%)
$245,500 + $112,000
$357,500
2012
$5,724 (+2.4%)
$265,200 + $105,300
$370,500
2011
$5,591 (+0.7%)
$273,900 + $103,100
$377,000
2010
$5,552 (+0.2%)
$273,700 + $126,600
$400,300
2009
$5,541
$289,800 + $140,400
$430,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
70,998
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,492
Year built
1826
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
3693827
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Kitchen
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,492
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.63
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,980
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt 1 to Ipswich Rd towards Topsfield Center
UnparsedAddress: 110 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield MA 01983
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,492
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1826
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 3693827
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 25, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Steward Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
Masconomet Regional High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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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Topsfield, MA • 01983
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Sun exposure
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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Estimated sale price
$719,000 – $870,000
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