Sold
Last Sold Price
5,247,673 Lot Size120.47 Acres
24 Candlewood Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
LandProperty Type
120.47 acresLot Size

Description

Pony Express Farms, a private equestrian facility located in rural Ipswich, Massachusetts on Candlewood Road, consists of 120.47+ acres of level, rolling lawns, interior roads and trails, and a 10-acre irrigated polo field. Structures included in the sale are two stables/offices built circa 1984 and 1994 and a single-family Cape style dwelling. A rare opportunity to own nearly 125 acres just minutes to the town of Ipswich and 45 minutes to Boston. 94.17+ acres of the property are currently enrolled...Pony Express Farms, a private equestrian facility located in rural Ipswich, Massachusetts on Candlewood Road, consists of 120.47+ acres of level, rolling lawns, interior roads and trails, and a 10-acre irrigated polo field. Structures included in the sale are two stables/offices built circa 1984 and 1994 and a single-family Cape style dwelling. A rare opportunity to own nearly 125 acres just minutes to the town of Ipswich and 45 minutes to Boston. 94.17+ acres of the property are currently enrolled in Chapter 61A. Property has development potential.
  • Listed by: Lanse Robb • LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea
Listing closed: 03/16/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71941182

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Lanse Robb

Sold By LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Lanse Robb

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Property Information for 24 Candlewood Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,466 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Ipswich
  • Area: MA-Ipswich
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 120.47 AC
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Stables, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Waterfront: Yes
Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Level, Wetlands, Cleared, Farm
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, River
Utilities
  • Electric: On-Site
  • ElectricOnPropertyYN: Yes
  • Gas: On-Site, Other (See Remarks)
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: At Street
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: 94.17+ acres enrolled in Chapter 61A; addresses also include: 107 & 123 Essex Road.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1952744
  • Assessments: $1,218,766
  • Book: 7778
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: RRA
Building / Association Information
Other Building Characteristics
  • Frontage: 1795.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 24 Candlewood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #71941182

$4,050,000
Sep 26, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71941182

Sep 26, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71941182

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #71941182

$4,050,000
09/26/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71941182

09/26/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71941182

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

Public Records for 24 Candlewood Road

Taxable ValueLand$879,000Additions-Total$879,000
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt5,904 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,904 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,204,739 SqFtStyleGovernmental / Public UseYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningRRACountyESSEXAPNIPSW M:063 B:0004 L:0

Schools near 24 Candlewood 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: 24 Candlewood Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
$4,050,000
5,247,673
$500,000
3
3.5
1,721
43,586
$390,000
2
2
1,896
43,560
$2,325,000
4
3,816
108,290
$875,000
34,848
2
2
1,770
59,242

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Listing Courtesy of LandVest, Inc., Manchester -by-the-Sea, Lanse Robb

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