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189 John Wise Ave

Essex, MA 01929

Name: Open House: 11:30am-1pm
Start: 2025-06-22T11:30:00
End: 2025-06-22T13:00:00
Location: 189 John Wise Ave

5 beds
5 baths
4,672 sqft
~2 acre lot
$288 per sqft
1690 build
– on site

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, located near downtown Essex, Ipswich, and Crane’s Beach.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Fabyan and Filias Team / J. Barrett & Company

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 14, 2025 •

MLS# 73391042 —

Upcoming Open Houses

Saturday, 6/21
11:30am-1pm
Sunday, 6/22
11:30am-1pm

The Building

Year Built:

1690
Year Built Details:

Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Antique
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck - Wood
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck - Wood
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

4672
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Kitchen Island, Country Kitchen, Exterior Access
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), French Doors, Deck - Exterior
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4672
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Living Room Area:

394.875
Living Room Length:

20.25
Living Room Width:

19.5
Kitchen Area:

388.444444
Kitchen Length:

25.333333
Kitchen Width:

15.333333
Dining Room Area:

394.875
Dining Room Length:

20.25
Dining Room Width:

19.5
Family Room Area:

612.625
Family Room Length:

31.416666
Family Room Width:

19.5
Bedroom 2 Area:

314.666666
Bedroom 3 Area:

156.222222
Bedroom 2 Length:

19.666666
Bedroom 2 Width:

16
Bedroom 3 Length:

12.666666
Bedroom 3 Width:

12.333333
Bedroom 4 Area:

246.166666
Bedroom 4 Length:

17.583333
Bedroom 4 Width:

14
Bedroom 5 Area:

216.861111
Bedroom 5 Length:

17.583333
Bedroom 5 Width:

12.333333
Master Bedroom Area:

314.666666
Master Bedroom Length:

19.666666
Master Bedroom Width:

16

Location

Directions:

Route 133/John Wise Ave near and across from Choate Street
Latitude:

42.651388
Longitude:

-70.798469

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:105 L:27,1886885
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Wooded
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

2.35
Lot Size SqFt:

102366
Lot Size Acres:

2.35
Zoning:

A00
View:

Scenic View(s)
View:

true
Waterview:

Yes
Exclusions:

Garden Fountain, Dr Chandelier, Most Wall Sconces, Window Drapes & Curtain Rods. See List For Others
Waterview Features:

Marsh
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Creek
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

23808
Tax Annual Amount:

20047
Tax Assessed Value:

1543300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - 3/4
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - 3/4
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Private Sewer
Water Source:

Private

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Essex
Middle Or Junior School:

Mersd
High School:

Mersd

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public School
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

3
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

3
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,350,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$7,228
Taxes	$1,670
Insurance	$371
Utilities	$394 See report
Total	$9,663/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price
6/14/25 Jun 14, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,350,000
8/2/24 Aug 2, 2024	Price Changed	MLSPIN
7/17/24 Jul 17, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN

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189 John Wise Ave

Essex, MA 01929