3 Howard St

3,050 Sq. Ft.
$434 / Sq. Ft.
3,050
Sq. Ft.
$434
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Moments away from Crane Beach & surrounded by scenic trails, this coastal Ipswich Colonial offers a rare blend of luxury & New England charm. A chef’s kitchen with quartz counters, upgraded stainless appliances & timeless appeal opens to a sun-drenched family room with a gas fireplace & slider to the outdoor deck & garden - perfect for indoor-outdoor living. Formal dining and living rooms with stunning woodwork details & bay window adds elegance, while hardwood floors flow throughout. The stunning...Moments away from Crane Beach & surrounded by scenic trails, this coastal Ipswich Colonial offers a rare blend of luxury & New England charm. A chef’s kitchen with quartz counters, upgraded stainless appliances & timeless appeal opens to a sun-drenched family room with a gas fireplace & slider to the outdoor deck & garden - perfect for indoor-outdoor living. Formal dining and living rooms with stunning woodwork details & bay window adds elegance, while hardwood floors flow throughout. The stunning primary suite boasts a sitting area, walk-in closet & spa-like en-suite bath with double vanity & quartz counters. 3 additional bedrooms, a full bath & dedicated laundry room complete the upper level. Outdoors, relish in professionally landscaped grounds surrounded by lush gardens & privacy, while a serene pond invites winter skating. A heated/cooled insulated garage with double doors, detached carriage house/workshop, & easy access to 95 & Route 1 complete this exceptional coastal retreat.
  1. Listed by Kevin Fruh • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Rachel Mello • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 3 Howard Street

Town
Ipswich
Area
MA-Ipswich
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 10/01/2025 04:48 PM

Property Details for 3 Howard Street

StatusSold
MLS #73424849
Days on Market13
Taxes$12,635 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built2014
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kevin Fruh; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Rachel Mello

Sold By Compass, Hackett & Glessner; Compass, Jackie Manchester Bashaw

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Building Information for 3 Howard Street

Stories-Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,586 SF

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$7,715 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,662

Property Taxes

$1,053

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3 Howard Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3050.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ipswich
  • High School: Ipswich
  • Middle School: Ipswich
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Bulkhead
  • 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Composite
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Detached, Heated, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Heated, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: please see attached feature sheet for all amenities and upgrades
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:026 B:003E L:0,1952462
  • Assessments: $1,133,200
  • Book: 34466
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 3 Howard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73424849

$1,323,000
Sep 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73424849

Sep 8, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73424849

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73424849

$1,323,000
09/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73424849

09/08/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73424849

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

Public Records for 3 Howard Street

Taxable ValueLand$392,200Additions$741,000Total$1,133,200
Tax Record2025$12,635 ($1,053 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,764 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,764 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,238 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,586 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014ZoningRRACountyESSEXAPNIPSW M:026 B:003E L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3 Howard Street

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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kevin Fruh; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Rachel Mello

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