168 Argilla Rd

4,095 Sq. Ft.
$314 / Sq. Ft.
4,095
Sq. Ft.
$314
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Possibly the prettiest house in Ipswich, this stunning antique was completely rebuilt in 2000 and a barn added in 2005. The kitchen has beautiful reclaimed wide pine floors with radiant heat and leads out to a wonderful screened in porch. The living and dining rooms are spacious and with beautiful fireplaces, paneling and a wonderful flow. Set back from the road to Crane Beach, in story book gardens with a view of the marsh. This incredible home was featured in This Old House and also received the...Possibly the prettiest house in Ipswich, this stunning antique was completely rebuilt in 2000 and a barn added in 2005. The kitchen has beautiful reclaimed wide pine floors with radiant heat and leads out to a wonderful screened in porch. The living and dining rooms are spacious and with beautiful fireplaces, paneling and a wonderful flow. Set back from the road to Crane Beach, in story book gardens with a view of the marsh. This incredible home was featured in This Old House and also received the Mary P Conley award for exceptional preservation and renovation. Exterior freshly painted and new roof to be installed on house. Fenced in vegetable gardens, 7 fireplaces and a completely rebuilt chimney. Rich in history, has to be seen to be believed.

Listing Agents

  1. Hackett & Glessner

    Hackett & Glessner

    Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Char Glessner

    Char Glessner

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    char.glessner@compass.com

    P: (978)-778-8391

  3. Listed by Lisa McGinley • J. Barrett & Company

Property Details for 168 Argilla Road

Town
Ipswich
Area
MA-Ipswich
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse, Saltbox
Style
Garden, Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse, Saltbox
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:11 AM

Property Details for 168 Argilla Road

StatusSold
MLS #72655493
Days on Market51
Taxes$15,045 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1722
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 168 Argilla Road

Stories-Year Built1722Building Size-Lot Size3.14 AC / 136,822 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,517 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,263

Property Taxes

$1,254

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 168 Argilla Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4095.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Winthrop
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Reclaimed Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Home Office, Bathroom, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Barn/Stable, Greenhouse, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Porch, Porch - Screened, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level, Marsh
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable, Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Covered
  • Roof Material: Wood
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Marsh
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Barn, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Barn, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Radiant, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Dressing Room
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: French Doors
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Wet Bar,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: New wood shingle roof installed or credit at closing
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: M:056 B:0003 L:0,1952700
  • Assessments: $1,073,100
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: RRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 5
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 168 Argilla Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72655493

$1,285,000—
Jun 28, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72655493

—
Jun 28, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72655493

—
May 13, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72655493

$1,450,000—
Jan 12, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #212795764

$1,510,000—
Jan 12, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70378215

$1,510,000—
Oct 30, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70378215

—
May 1, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70378215

$1,869,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72655493

$1,285,000
06/28/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72655493

—
06/28/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72655493

—
05/13/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72655493

$1,450,000
01/12/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #212795764

$1,510,000
01/12/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70378215

$1,510,000
10/30/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70378215

—
05/01/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70378215

$1,869,000

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

Public Records for 168 Argilla Road

Taxable ValueLand$708,300Additions$940,700Total$1,649,000
Tax Record2025$18,386 ($1,532 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,095 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,095 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt360 SqFtStories2Lot Size136,822 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1722ZoningRRACountyESSEXAPNIPSW M:056 B:0003 L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 168 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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