Contract Signed
4 beds2,091 sqft

51 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$428/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces
2% CompensationBuyer's Agent

Description

OPEN: Mon 9/21 from 12-1pm. Beautifully updated from roof to basement since 2020, This 1926 Colonial blends historic character with thoughtful modern upgrades throughout. The driveway and full fenced backyard of the home, off of Farley Ave, incorporated in this idyllic neighborhood— yet it's a a quick jaunt ( 0.03 miles) from the MBTA commuter rail and downtown Ipswich, putting shops, restaurants, and the train into Boston within easy reach. The heart of the home is a stunning kitchen featuring granite...OPEN: Mon 9/21 from 12-1pm. Beautifully updated from roof to basement since 2020, This 1926 Colonial blends historic character with thoughtful modern upgrades throughout. The driveway and full fenced backyard of the home, off of Farley Ave, incorporated in this idyllic neighborhood— yet it's a a quick jaunt ( 0.03 miles) from the MBTA commuter rail and downtown Ipswich, putting shops, restaurants, and the train into Boston within easy reach. The heart of the home is a stunning kitchen featuring granite countertops, radiant heat tile flooring, and updated appliances, flowing seamlessly into a sun-drenched 2020 addition with slate flooring and a cozy gas fireplace. Complemented by a charming dining room with custom built-ins. Four spacious bedrooms, second floor laundry and two and a half beautifully renovated baths span three finished levels, including a private third-floor retreat with new plank flooring and dual closets. Outside, professionally landscaped lot with a rebuilt front and back deck, six-person hot tub, paved driveway, and Reeds Ferry shed. With major systems updated and a finished basement bonus room, this move-in-ready Colonial offers the perfect balance of timeless charm, walkable convenience, and worry-free living in the heart of Ipswich. OFFER DEADLINE: Any and all offers due Tuesday 9/22 at 2pm.
Listing Agents
  1. Charlotte Press

    Charlotte Press

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (978) 578-5745

    M: (978) 578-5745

  2. Hackett & Glessner

    Hackett & Glessner

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (978) 314-8103

    M: (978) 778-8391

22 days on Market
Last updated: 10/07/2026 03:31 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73576980

Location

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30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,778

Property Taxes

$565

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Property Information for 51 Topsfield Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,783 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2%
  • Town: Ipswich
  • Area: MA-Ipswich
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,620 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2091.0
  • Color: Chelsea Gr
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber, Metal
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean, Beach Ownership(Private)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Electric-200-amp service w/ 100-amp expansion sub-panel. 4th bedroom does not have a closet
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0041D B:0111 L:0000,1956326
  • Assessments: $629,200
  • Book: 38080
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: IR

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 51 Topsfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73576980

—
Sep 21, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73576980

—
Sep 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73576980

$895,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73576980

—
09/21/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73576980

—
09/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73576980

$895,000

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

Public records

51 Topsfield Road

Beds

4

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,911 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,911 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

707 SqFt

Stories

3

Schools near 51 Topsfield 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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