38 Candlewood Rd

2,971 Sq. Ft.
$873 / Sq. Ft.
2,971
Sq. Ft.
$873
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Privately set along a picturesque country road abutting Sagamore Hill and hundreds of acres of protected Essex County Greenbelt land, this exceptional property offers rare privacy and direct access to an extensive trail network for walking, trail riding, and hacking from the property. Dating to circa 1875, the beautifully renovated antique farmhouse offers nearly 3,000 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space where historic character and designer interiors blend seamlessly. The home features four...Privately set along a picturesque country road abutting Sagamore Hill and hundreds of acres of protected Essex County Greenbelt land, this exceptional property offers rare privacy and direct access to an extensive trail network for walking, trail riding, and hacking from the property. Dating to circa 1875, the beautifully renovated antique farmhouse offers nearly 3,000 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space where historic character and designer interiors blend seamlessly. The home features four bedrooms and 2.5 baths with warm, inviting rooms reflecting classic New England charm. Set on more than five acres, the property includes a converted three-stall, two-story barn with tack room and hayloft, five fenced paddocks, and a new barn roof and restored antique cupola installed within the last two years. This property is a truly special Cape Ann offering you won’t want to miss out on.

Listing Agents

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Property Details for 38 Candlewood Road

Town
Ipswich
Area
MA-Ipswich
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Style
Garden, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 03/12/2026 04:20 PM

Property Details for 38 Candlewood Road

StatusNew
MLS #73485470
Days on Market1
Taxes$16,173 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1875
CountyEssex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Location

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Building Information for 38 Candlewood Road

Stories-Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size5.28 AC / 229,997 SF

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$13,995 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,648

Property Taxes

$1,348

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Candlewood Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2971.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • 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: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • 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, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Mud Room, Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Sink, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Barn/Stable, Paddock, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Horses Permitted
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Paddock, Screens, Barn/Stable, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil, Electric
  • 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 Area: 283.923611111
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.416666666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.416666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 148.541666666
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.916666666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 172.798611111
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.916666666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.416666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 241.222222222
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.916666666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 17.333333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 280.9375
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 12.083333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 23.25
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 212.645833333
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 14.416666666
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.75
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 409.611111111
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 24.333333333
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.833333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 463.604166666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 29.75
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.583333333
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 110.118055555
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling - Beamed,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Office Length: 8.416666666
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 13.083333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: Floor plans available. Room measurements are for furniture placement and for informational purposes only. An attached unfinished room off the fireplaced living room is not reflected in the first floor plan.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 1952846
  • Assessments: $1,500,300
  • Book: 25784
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RRA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • HorseAmenities: Paddocks
  • Horse: Yes

Property History for 38 Candlewood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73485470

$2,595,000
Jun 16, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #197820710

$1,085,000

+7.6% / yr

May 29, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89291803

$600,000

+68.9% / yr

Dec 11, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89292932

$165,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73485470

$2,595,000
06/16/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #197820710

$1,085,000

+7.6% / yr

05/29/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89291803

$600,000

+68.9% / yr

12/11/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89292932

$165,000

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

Public Records for 38 Candlewood Road

Taxable ValueLand$483,700Additions$801,300Total$1,285,000
Tax Record2025$14,328 ($1,194 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,971 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,971 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt966 SqFtStories2Lot Size229,997 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1869ZoningRRACountyESSEXAPNIPSW M:068 B:003A L:0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 38 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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38 Candlewood Road is a single family home for sale in Ipswich, MA 01938. This property was listed for sale on March 11, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,595,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on June 16, 2006. This listing's school district is Ipswich School District. Nearby schools include Winthrop School, Ipswich Middle School and Ipswich High School. 38 Candlewood Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,971 sqft single family home built in 1875.

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