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Listing broker remarks

Smart, elegant, and move-in ready! This sunny home overlooking the 2nd Fairway offers the highly sought-after "Oakmont" layout—the most popular floorplan with buyers. A manicured patio and fountained garden welcome you to the front door. The main level features a massive open-concept living and dining area with a gas fireplace, sliders that open to a broad deck overlooking the golf course. The kitchen is equipped with solid raw cherry cabinetry, a built-in cherry pantry, and a sun-drenched breakfast nook. A half bath completes this floor. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers ample room for a sitting area to take in the views, a large walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Two additional guest bedrooms—one ideally suited for a home office—and a second full bath complete the upstairs. The walk-out lower level boasts soaring ceilings, light exposure on two sides from full-size windows, and a slider to a private brick patio and garden. This space features built-in cherry shelving, a wet bar, a gas fireplace, a full bathroom, a cedar closet, and a large utility room.The professionally managed HOA covers lawn care, mulching, edging, garbage removal, wastewater treatment, and snow removal (including walks). Located just minutes from historic Ipswich Town Center, residents enjoy local shops, restaurants, Crane Beach, and easy access to Boston via the commuter rail. Recent Premium Updates: Exterior & Structural: Gutters (2026), Roof (2025), Exterior Paint (2021)Systems: Lower Furnace (2025), Air Condensers (2022), Water Heater (2022) Interior Refresh: Interior Paint (2026), Lower Level Carpet (2026) Kitchen Appliances (All 2026): Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven, Microwave Laundry: Washer (2025), Dryer (2023)— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 3,346 sq ft
  • 5,268 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 2000 built
  • $358 / sq ft
  • $9,901 2026 taxes
  • HOA quarterly
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠1⁠3⁠1⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
53 The Fairways
Town
Ipswich, MA
ZIP
01938
Deed (Bk/Pg)
40443 / 78

Map

Neighborhood: Ipswich Country Club

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.