Last Sold Price
4 beds1,850 sqft$297/sqft
156 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

Description

This 4 bedroom expanded cape is the one you've been looking for! The home is situated on a private 2+ acre lot with a huge level back yard, plenty of parking, and mature plantings that make this a plant lovers oasis. Inside, the home features high ceilings, a large living room with bay window and fireplace, leading into the dining room, and kitchen with upgraded countertops. A 3 season porch leads out to the huge yard! There is also a great family room in the basement with custom built-ins, and a...This 4 bedroom expanded cape is the one you've been looking for! The home is situated on a private 2+ acre lot with a huge level back yard, plenty of parking, and mature plantings that make this a plant lovers oasis. Inside, the home features high ceilings, a large living room with bay window and fireplace, leading into the dining room, and kitchen with upgraded countertops. A 3 season porch leads out to the huge yard! There is also a great family room in the basement with custom built-ins, and a small office on the 2nd floor for working from home. Tons of upgrades including new roof, 200 Amp electric service, 4 bed septic, kitchen counters, gas conversion, and front steps. Topsfield is part of the Masconomet School System, which is ranked in the top 20 according to Boston Magazine!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/04/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bob Raiche • LAER Realty Partners

Property Details for 156 Ipswich Road

Status
MLS #
72658123
Days on Market
19
Taxes
$8,146 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1953
Town
Topsfield
Area
MA-Topsfield
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Garden, Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
8

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$795,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

101.3%

[Topsfield, MA]

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$720,000 | 12 Arrowhead Road, Topsfield, MA 01983
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Square Feet
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Acres
$975,000 | 1 Orchard Lane, Topsfield, MA 01983
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.92
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Bob Raiche

Sold By Charlesgate Realty Group LLC, William B. Hoey

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Building Information for 156 Ipswich Road

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size2.14 AC / 93,218 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,474 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,796

Property Taxes

$679

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 156 Ipswich Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1850.0
  • Color: Lt Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Bathrooms are not vented. Radon mitigation system is in place. Shed needs work and is sold as-is. Buyer or buyer's agent to perform due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 3693596
  • Assessments: $467,600
  • Book: 32605
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: IRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 156 Ipswich Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72658123

$550,000
Jun 2, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72658123

May 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72658123

$525,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72658123

$550,000
06/02/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72658123

05/29/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72658123

$525,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 156 Ipswich Road

Taxable ValueLand$394,100Additions$245,100Total$639,200
Tax Record2025$9,582 ($798 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,378 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,378 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt360 SqFtStories2Lot Size93,218 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1953ZoningIRACountyESSEXAPNTOPS M:0019 B:0086 L:

Schools near 156 Ipswich Road

This home is within Topsfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Steward Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Proctor Elementary School
Public4 to 6

Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Masconomet Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 156 Ipswich Road, Topsfield, MA 01983
$550,000
4
1,850
93,218
$640,000
2
1,749
51,880
$961,000
5
4,030
102,802
$1
4
2
2,456
40,032
$432,000
2
1,083
80,377
4
2.5
2,965
40,367

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