189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929
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$1,350,000
5 Beds
5 Baths
4672 SQFT
2.35 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

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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Amenities

  • Public School

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 25'4"X15'4"
  • Ceiling - Vaulted, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Kitchen Island, Window(s) - Picture
  • Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 20'3"X19'6"
  • Dining Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths 2
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19'8"X16
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 19'8"X16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12'8"X12'4"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20'3"X19'6"
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Dimensions: 31'5"X19'6"
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling - Cathedral, Deck - Exterior, French Doors
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System, Sump Pump, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Active Solar, Electric Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Baseboard, Hot Water Radiators, Other (See Remarks), Unit Control
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Oven, for Gas Range
  • Water: Nearby, Private Water
  • Sewer: On-Site, Private Sewerage

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Off-Street, Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 4672
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1690
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique, Courtyard
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame, Post & Beam, Stucco
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone, Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Pine, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s), Wooded
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Stone Wall, Storage Shed
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint.
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Ocean, River
  • Distance to Beach: 1 to 2 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73391042
  • Last Updated: 06/14/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

Property History tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
06/14/2025New$1,350,000$289MLSPIN
10/27/2024Expired$1,495,000$320MLSPIN
08/06/2024Active$1,495,000$320MLSPIN
08/02/2024Price Change$1,495,000$320MLSPIN
07/21/2024Active$1,795,000$384MLSPIN
07/17/2024New$1,795,000$384MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Fabyan and Filias Team, J. Barrett & Company
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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