189 John Wise Ave, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929
$1,195,000
Est. $7,913/month
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,672
Sq Ft
$256
Price/Sq Ft
2.35
Acres
1690
Year Built
159
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$155,000 Listed Jun 14, 2025 • MLS# 73391042 Copied!

About this home

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.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1690
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,672 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1690
Living Area 4,672 sq ft
Lot Size 2.35 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 5
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
Laundry None
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Double, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - 3/4, Library, Foyer, Bathroom, 3/4 Bath, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame, Post & Beam
Architecture Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Patio, Storage, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Unpaved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Private
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $20,047
Assessed Value $1,543,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Double, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - 3/4, Library, Foyer, Bathroom, 3/4 Bath, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique
Year Built: 1690
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Storage, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Unpaved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
View: Yes
View Type: Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities: Public School

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Neighborhood

189 John Wise Ave, Essex MA 01929

Essex, MA 01929

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Schools

Elementary School
Essex
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Middle School
Mersd
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High School
Mersd
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jun 14, 2025
$1,195,000
Original listing
Agent: Fabyan and Filias Team Office: J. Barrett & Company

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 14, 2025 New Listing Added $1,195,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
159 days
Price per Sq Ft
$256
Total Price Drop
-$155,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $20,047 $1,543,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$20,047
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,543,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Fabyan and Filias Team
Listing Office J. Barrett & Company
Agent MLS ID TM352682
Office MLS ID C95245
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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