Estimated payment $9,127/month
Total Views
12,881
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,672
Sq Ft
$289
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Scenic Views
- 2.35 Acre Lot
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Manchester Essex Regional High School Rated A
- Custom Closet System
- Deck
About This Home
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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,047
Year Built
- Built in 1690
Lot Details
- 2.35 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a marsh
- Stone Wall
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned A00
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Garage Door Opener
- Unpaved Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Post and Beam
- Antique Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Radon Mitigation System
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,672 Sq Ft Home
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Skylights
- Picture Window
- French Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 5 Fireplaces
- Library
- Scenic Vista Views
- Attic
Kitchen
- Country Kitchen
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- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Fireplace in Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Pine Flooring
- Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
Location
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Essex Elementary School
- Mersd Middle School
- Mersd High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Private Water Source
- Gas Water Heater
- Private Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:105 L:27,1886885
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,218 | $398,700 | $0 | $398,700 |
| 2024 | $3,962 | $364,800 | $0 | $364,800 |
| 2023 | $4,048 | $346,000 | $0 | $346,000 |
| 2022 | $4,089 | $313,300 | $0 | $313,300 |
| 2021 | $3,721 | $282,100 | $0 | $282,100 |
| 2020 | $3,554 | $264,400 | $0 | $264,400 |
| 2019 | $3,580 | $252,300 | $0 | $252,300 |
| 2018 | $3,124 | $254,800 | $0 | $254,800 |
| 2017 | $3,057 | $208,700 | $0 | $208,700 |
| 2016 | $2,969 | $200,500 | $0 | $200,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/14/2025 06/14/25 | For Sale | $1,350,000 | -- | $289 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $180,240 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $25,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Open | $242,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $7,500 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $15,749 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $234,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $174,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $174,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $174,800 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73391042
APN: ESSE M:105 L:27
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