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$1,350,000
11 Days On Site

189 John Wise Ave
Essex, MA 01929

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
5
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
4,672
SqFt
$289
/SqFt
1690
Built
County:
Essex
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The Benaiah Titcomb House is a distinguished 1690 antique home overlooking the scenic marshlands of Essex. With 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 half baths on 2.35 picturesque acres, this National Historic Place is believed to feature the oldest surviving First Period Colonial staircase in the U.S. The first floor includes two walk-in hearths in the period living and dining rooms, a spacious foyer, and a central library/office. A sunny breezeway leads to a cathedral ceiling addition with a large eat-in kitchen, a family room with exterior access and a walk-out basement. An elevated deck and stone patio offer sweeping views over the marsh toward the Crane Estate. The second floor has three bedrooms & three 3/4 bathrooms. The primary's ensuite bath is being remodeled. Third floor provides two more skylight bedrooms under eaves with built-in storage. A large drive-through barn/garage with loft and two outbuildings complete this rare property, located near downtown Essex, Ipswich, and Crane’s Beach.

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Price 
$1,350,000
Days On Site 
11 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,672 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
2.35 Acres
Year Built 
1690
MLS® Number 
73391042
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$20,047
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
6 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
2.35
Disclosures 
The seller does not currently use the fireplaces but has in the past. Buyer to do their own due diligence in order to bring fireplaces up to today's current code. The storage shed needs work or should be removed. Fully executed P& S agreement is subject to bankruptcy court approval.
Foundation 
Concrete PerimeterStone
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
DetachedGarage Door OpenerStorageOff StreetUnpaved
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Private Sewer
SqFt Above 
4672
SqFt Total 
4672
Style 
Antique
Water Source 
Private
Zoning 
A00
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas Water HeaterWater HeaterOvenDishwasherRangeRefrigerator
Basement 
FullWalk-Out AccessInterior EntrySump Pump
Cooling 
Window Unit(s)
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Dining RoomKitchenLiving RoomMaster BedroomBedroom
Fireplaces 
5
Flooring 
WoodCarpet
Heating 
Natural GasBaseboard
Interior 
Entrance Foyer
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Exterior 
Storage
Lot Features 
WoodedGentle Sloping
Patio And Porch 
PatioDeck
Roof 
Shingle
View 
WaterScenic
Waterfront Features 
Ocean FrontRiver FrontCreek
Waterview 
WaterScenic
Community Features
Roads 
Paved
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Essex
Middle School
Mersd
High School
Mersd
Listing courtesy of Fabyan and Filias Team of J. Barrett & Company



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