158 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA, 01938
About This Home
Set on approximately 32± acres on scenic Argilla Road, this single-story ranch-style home is approached by a long, winding driveway bordered by open fields and paddocks gradually rising to the crest of a coastal drumlin at almost 98 feet. The house offers exceptional northwesterly views across the expansive marsh and the Labor-in-Vain Creek. Originally built as a summer cottage, the home was winterized and renovated in 1961, followed by an extensive renovation in 2009–2010. The house offers four bedrooms, three full baths, and one-half bath, a detached two-car garage, a tennis court, and a storage shed. A conservation restriction held by Essex County Greenbelt protects all but approximately three acres of the property, preserving the open landscape while allowing for agricultural and equestrian activities and improvements. Located just moments from Crane Beach in one of the North Shore's most spectacular coastal settings.Please do not drive by.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: First Floor
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Level: First
Bathroom3
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom3
- Level: First
Bedroom4
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Family Room
- Level: First
Features
- Sun Room
- Window features: Screens
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 3,126
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,126
- Total interior livable area: 3,126 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0056 B:001A L:0000,1952706
- Zoning: RRA
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
- Exterior features: Deck,Patio,Tennis Court(s),Rain Gutters,Storage,Screens,Garden,Horses Permitted,Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s),Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Frontage length: 564.00
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 31.65 Acres
- Features: Easements,Cleared,Marsh,Sloped
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached,Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Coastal Flooding
- Drought
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,618 | $127,416 |
| Home Insurance * | $541 | $6,492 |
| Property Taxes | $1,983 | $23,796 |
| Electricity | $616 | $7,397 |
| Total | $13,758 | $165,096 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 |
| 2007-11-01 | Sold | $1,461,000 |
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