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4 beds3,032 sqft$346/sqft
161 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.6 acresLot Size
1815Year Built
$346/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Expansive marsh views and privacy for this stunning colonial on almost four acres of land in prime Argilla Road location. This residence has been completely renovated and is in beautiful move in condition. For those who appreciate excellence, taste and style this house has it all. Close proximity to Crane's Beach and Castle Hill. Do not miss this one!Expansive marsh views and privacy for this stunning colonial on almost four acres of land in prime Argilla Road location. This residence has been completely renovated and is in beautiful move in condition. For those who appreciate excellence, taste and style this house has it all. Close proximity to Crane's Beach and Castle Hill. Do not miss this one!
  • Listed by: Philio Cushing • Churchill Properties
Listing closed: 03/22/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71263720

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Philio Cushing

Sold By Compass, Binni Hackett

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Property Information for 161 Argilla Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,337 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Ipswich
  • Area: MA-Ipswich
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1815
  • Lot Size: 3.60 AC / 156,816 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3032.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: On the road to Crane Beach; marsh vistas; river access
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Library, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Foyer, Center Hall, Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System, Window AC
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Covered, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Easements, Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Marsh
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, River, Walk to, Marsh, Private, Bay, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Public, Deeded Rights)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Carriage Shed, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Carriage Shed, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Geothermal, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet - Linen,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 112.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Length: 14.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 266.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 378.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 27.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 391.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 81.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 9.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: See Escrow Agent Notification attached.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1952671
  • Assessments: $778,100
  • Block: 0
  • Book: 6791
  • Lot: 14
  • Map: 55
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: RRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 1521.0
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 161 Argilla Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 22, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #327488794

$1,050,000
Mar 22, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71263720

$1,050,000
Sep 26, 2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71263720

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/22/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #327488794

$1,050,000
03/22/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71263720

$1,050,000
09/26/2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71263720

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

Public Records for 161 Argilla Road

Taxable ValueLand$722,100Additions$947,800Total$1,669,900
Tax Record2025$18,619 ($1,552 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,345 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,345 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,661 SqFtStories2Lot Size160,736 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1815Year Renovated1815ZoningRRACountyESSEXAPNIPSW M:055 B:0014 L:0

Schools near 161 Argilla Road

This home is within Ipswich School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop School
PublicPK to 5

Ipswich Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ipswich High School
Public9 to 12

Paul F Doyon Memorial
PublicPK to 5

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: 161 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
$1,050,000
4
3,032
156,816
$1
3
2
3,086
97,139
958,320
233,482
$3,650,000
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