6 Northgate Rd, Ipswich, MA, 01938
About This Home
Exceptional 1836 Antique Farmhouse in Ipswich short distance from Crane Beach offers four bedrooms two and a half baths. The 1st floor has a mudroom, laundry room, half bath, open concept kitchen with spacious family room. In addition, a large light filled living room with working brick fireplace and custom cabinets. Formal dining room features phenomenal antique fireplace with bread oven. Traditional library with built ins, custom shutters and addt’l fireplace. Front staircase accesses four bedrooms, 2 full baths, an office with back spiral staircase connecting directly to the dining room. This distinguished, unique property includes a two story Artist’s Studio with French doors, spiral staircase leading to the second floor where a palladium window offers spectacular views of open fields and an adjacent horse farm. Incredible sunrise and sunset views overlooking the pastures and paddocks can be seen from both the main house and the studio. An historic home to make your own!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1836
Materials
- Foundation: Irregular
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,First Floor
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Bathroom3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Features: Cedar Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
Bedroom3
- Features: Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
Bedroom4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Pocket Door
- Level: First
- Area: 322
Family Room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Level: First
- Area: 408
Features
- Cedar Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Closet,Office,Library,Mud Room
- Window features: Picture
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,811
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Oil,Fireplace
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,811
- Total interior livable area: 3,811 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 187
Living Room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 480
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, Dressing Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 255
Office
- Features: Closet - Cedar, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1952789
- Zoning: RRA
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Waterfront features: Ocean,Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Lot size: 1.11 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street
- 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 | $7,458 | $89,496 |
| Home Insurance * | $380 | $4,560 |
| Property Taxes | $1,357 | $16,284 |
| Electricity | $751 | $9,018 |
| Total | $9,946 | $119,352 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000 |
| 1994-12-22 | Sold | $400,000 |
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