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4 beds2,562 sqft$388/sqft
18 Plains Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.4 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$388/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on a historical way this Gambrel homes first floor includes 4 large rooms, perfect for entertaining, includes granite & S/S kitchen with custom cabinetry, Dining room, Fireplaced Living room, & oversized 4th bedroom with vaulted ceilings (currently used as 2nd Family rm) all with HW Floors, plus a 3-season porch. 2nd floor has a spacious front to back primary suite with 2 closets and spa-like bath, as well as 2 more Bedrooms with additional bath with radiant heat & skylight. Partially finished...Located on a historical way this Gambrel homes first floor includes 4 large rooms, perfect for entertaining, includes granite & S/S kitchen with custom cabinetry, Dining room, Fireplaced Living room, & oversized 4th bedroom with vaulted ceilings (currently used as 2nd Family rm) all with HW Floors, plus a 3-season porch. 2nd floor has a spacious front to back primary suite with 2 closets and spa-like bath, as well as 2 more Bedrooms with additional bath with radiant heat & skylight. Partially finished walk-out lower level has updated utilities and laundry. Professional landscaping, pergola, 2 stone patios, 2 composite decks & one wraps around above ground Gibraltar pool. 2 car garage with attic & attached custom-built heated workshop building with cathedral ceilings, offering endless possibilities. Freshly painted barn with new roof & cupola. Town approved property for a privately owned horse! Come experience the beauty of outer Ipswich. See Feature Sheet List in Docs.
  • Listed by: Terri Sheppard • J. Barrett & Company
Listing closed: 12/13/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73299127

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, Terri Sheppard

Sold By J. Barrett & Company, Gretchen Berg

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Property Information for 18 Plains Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,317 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Ipswich
  • Area: MA-Ipswich
  • Style: Garden
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 1.40 AC / 60,984 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2562.0
  • Color: TAN
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Ipswich High
  • Middle School: Ipswich Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Water Softener
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Garage Access, 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: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Marble, Concrete
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Play Room, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio, Pool - Above Ground, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Above Ground, Screens, Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Other Structures: Workshop, Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Unknown To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Green Energy Efficient: Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Pellet Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Private
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 272.599999
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.6
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 125.399999
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.2
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 133.38
  • Bedroom3 Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.4
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.7
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 10.4
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 15.8
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 292.099999
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 25.4
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 362.7
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.4
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: Pellet stove not hooked up in workroom. Recessed lights wiring in main bedroom needs to be replaced.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1955501
  • Assessments: $730,800
  • Block: 0081
  • Book: 36048
  • Lot: 0
  • Map: 37B
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Horse: Yes

Property History for 18 Plains Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73299127

$994,000
Oct 30, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73299127

Oct 15, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73299127

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73299127

$994,000
10/30/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73299127

10/15/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73299127

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

Public Records for 18 Plains Road

Taxable ValueLand$352,900Additions$470,500Total$823,400
Tax Record2025$9,181 ($765 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,292 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,292 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt475 SqFtStories2Lot Size60,984 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningRRACountyESSEXAPNIPSW M:37B B:0081 L:0

Schools near 18 Plains 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
Paul F Doyon Memorial
PublicPK to 5

Ipswich Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ipswich High School
Public9 to 12

Winthrop School
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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This home: 18 Plains Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
$994,000
4
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60,984
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1.5
1,776
47,916
$625,000
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