279 Argilla Rd

4,808 Sq. Ft.
$343 / Sq. Ft.
4,808
Sq. Ft.
$343
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Direct Waterfront. Located in one of the most exclusive and beautiful parts of Ipswich. This residence has unsurpassed views of the marshes, Castle Neck River, Ipswich Bay, as well as Pine and Patterson Islands. Renovated by the current owners, it has five bedrooms with three and a half baths and sits on two and a half sunlight filled acres. Stunning and spacious living room with fireplace, hardwood floors with french doors leading to beautiful garden designed by famed Boston Landscape Architect...Direct Waterfront. Located in one of the most exclusive and beautiful parts of Ipswich. This residence has unsurpassed views of the marshes, Castle Neck River, Ipswich Bay, as well as Pine and Patterson Islands. Renovated by the current owners, it has five bedrooms with three and a half baths and sits on two and a half sunlight filled acres. Stunning and spacious living room with fireplace, hardwood floors with french doors leading to beautiful garden designed by famed Boston Landscape Architect Arthur Shurcliff (1870-1957). Elegant formal dining room with custom wallpaper. Open concept chef's kitchen with adjoining family room. The third floor has been renovated and now features a home office/artist's studio that could also be an au pair or in law suite. Master bedroom suite. Most every room in this house has dramatic water views. Less than a half a mile from Castle Hill and Crane Beach. Please call to schedule a private showing.
  1. Listed by Philio Cushing • Churchill Properties

Property Details for 279 Argilla Road

Town
Ipswich
Area
MA-Ipswich
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:51 AM

Property Details for 279 Argilla Road

StatusSold
MLS #72118157
Days on Market75
Taxes$14,536 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1939
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Philio Cushing

Sold By J. Barrett & Company, Hackett & Glessner

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Building Information for 279 Argilla Road

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size2.52 AC / 109,771 SF

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$9,253 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,042

Property Taxes

$1,211

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 279 Argilla Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4808.0
  • Color: Moss
  • 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
  • Grade School: Winthrop
  • High School: Ipswich
  • Middle School: Ipswich
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Bulkhead, 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: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Office, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Outdoor Shower
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Easements, Cleared, Level, Marsh
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Ocean, Direct Access, Marsh, Private, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterview Features: Marsh, Ocean, River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 345.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 234.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Exterior
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 18.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 3.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 288.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Slider
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 24.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 288.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 24.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 260.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 621.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 27.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 696.0
  • Room Office Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Office Length: 29.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: Yes
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Master Bedroom Fireplace is not functional.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1952587
  • Assessments: $1,024,400
  • Book: 16238
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: RRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 279 Argilla Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600900588

$1,650,000

+2.4% / yr

Jul 6, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72118157

$1,650,000—
Apr 26, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72118157

—
Feb 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72118157

$1,799,000—
Nov 24, 2016

Expired

MLS PIN #72013186

$1,899,990—
May 28, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72013186

$1,899,990—
Mar 14, 2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89302871

$1,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #600900588

$1,650,000

+2.4% / yr

07/06/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72118157

$1,650,000
04/26/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72118157

—
02/10/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72118157

$1,799,000
11/24/2016

Expired

MLS PIN #72013186

$1,899,990
05/28/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72013186

$1,899,990
03/14/2000

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89302871

$1,100,000

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Public Records for 279 Argilla Road

Taxable ValueLand$891,900Additions$1,114,900Total$2,006,800
Tax Record2025$22,376 ($1,865 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,566 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,566 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt598 SqFtStories3Lot Size109,771 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939ZoningRRACountyESSEXAPNIPSW M:044 B:020A L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 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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Listing Courtesy of Churchill Properties, Philio Cushing

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