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189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA

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Sold

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$1,165,000
$1,195,000

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MLS® 73391042

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 4672 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $20,047
Lot Size 2.35 acres
Approx. Age 1690
Avg. Price Per Sqft $255
MLS® Number 73391042

Property Address: 189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA, 01929-1064

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

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.
MLS® Number73391042
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage2.35
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1690
BasementFull, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
DrivewayDetached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Unpaved
Garage Spaces3
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Rooms

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Bathroom 1:First FloorNot available
Living Room:19.5 × 20.25 ft
Dining Room:19.5 × 20.25 ft
Master Bedroom:Second Floor16 × 19.67 ft
Bedroom 5:Third Floor12.33 × 17.58 ft
Family Room:First Floor19.5 × 31.42 ft
Bedroom 3:Second Floor12.33 × 12.67 ft
Bedroom 4:Third Floor14 × 17.58 ft
Master Bathroom:Not available
Kitchen:15.33 × 25.33 ft
Bathroom 3:Second FloorNot available
Bedroom 2:Second Floor16 × 19.67 ft
Bathroom 2:Second FloorNot available

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Price History

Nov 21, 2025End Date
$1,165,000Sold Price

Sold

Jun 14, 2025List Date
$1,195,000List Price
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