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Listing broker remarks

Steeped in history yet reimagined for modern luxury this 1728 residence underwent an award-winning renovation in 2015. The current owner has since made even more upgrades. The cozy living room has built ins and a gas fireplace. There are salvaged architectural details to the high-end kitchen designed for both festive entertaining and quiet morning coffee.The primary suite serves as a true sanctuary, overlooking the back yard, en suite bath and a spacious walk-in closet. Eat in kitchen with new appliances. The beautifully landscaped, fully fenced garden is complemented by a mahogany deck. Minutes from all Ipswich has to offer with great restaurants, cafés, award winning schools, beaches and protected open space. 2 parking spaces, central A/C. Open houses Thursday Sept.10th 4:30-6pm , Saturday Sept 12th, 10-11:30 Sunday Sept 13th 10-11:30— Compass

Key details

  • 2,028 sq ft
  • 5,650 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1810 built
  • $542 / sq ft
  • $9,848 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠3⁠1⁠7⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
24 High St
Town
Ipswich, MA
ZIP
01938
Deed (Bk/Pg)
41781 / 164

Historic designations

National Register
High Street District · includes IPS.508

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Neighborhood: Ipswich

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.