189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929

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189 John Wise Ave,Essex, MA 01929
$1,350,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,672 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by:fabyan and filias team
Office:j. barrett & company
MLS#:73391042
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$1,350,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$288.96

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.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1690
  • Listing Id #:73391042
  • Updated:August 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Living area:4,672 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1690
  • Building area:4,672 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:2.35 Acres

Schools

  • High school:Mersd
  • Middle school:Mersd
  • Elementary school:Essex

Utilities

  • Water:Private
  • Sewer:Private Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,350,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$288.96
  • Tax amount:$20,047 (2025)
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