$700,000

42 Howe St Ipswich, MA 01938

$8,313
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,629 sqft
0.6 acres
$430 / sqft
House

Property details

About 42 Howe St

Welcome to 42 Howe Street, a charming and move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Ipswich on a massive lot! This versatile floor plan offers a first-floor bedroom and full bath—ideal for guests, a home office, or single-level living. The bright and spacious living room flows into a large eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and direct access to the backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms and a second full bath, offering privacy and separation of space. With hardwood floors, tiled baths, attached garage and mudroom and two finished rooms in the basement this home is as practical as it is inviting. Enjoy the convenience of being close to downtown shops, restaurants, schools, and the commuter rail. Plus, Ipswich residents enjoy access to beautiful Crane Beach. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home in one of the North Shore’s most desirable coastal towns!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Oil
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,629 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.57 Acres
Year built1960
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
MLS #73386383
Attached garage1 space
WaterfrontBeach, Ocean Front
FireplaceLiving Room

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior: Bonus Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Waterfront: Beach, Ocean Front
  • Exterior: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $700,000
  • Price/SqFt: $429
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,734
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Linebrook Rd to Howe St
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Living Area: 1,629 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.57 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73386383
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: The Proper Nest Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (781) 797-4020
  • Listing Agent: Melissa Weinand

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42 Howe St, Ipswich, MA 01938 - view of front facade with an attached garage, a chimney, asphalt driveway, a shingled roof, and a front yard

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42 Howe St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 17, 2015
Home Sold
$428,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$679,600$7,734
2023$612,800$7,495
2022$555,500$7,144
2021$522,000$6,901
2020$494,700$6,936
2019$472,200$6,653

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Paul F Doyon Memorial

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

216 Linebrook Rd

8

Pine Grove School

Public District PK-6

2.5 mi

191 Main St

5

Winthrop

Public District PK-5

3.4 mi

65 Central St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $141,447. Typical income of Ipswich, MA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

2%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
41%
100k-200k
26%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

29%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 42 Howe St

The listing price of 42 Howe St property is $700,000.

The property 42 Howe St is a house located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, 01938.

Accepting Backup Offers: 42 Howe St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

The nearby schools for 42 Howe St are: Paul F Doyon Memorial (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pine Grove School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Winthrop (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ipswich Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Triton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Proctor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Ipswich High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Triton High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Georgetown High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,734 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 17, 2015 for $428,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 42 Howe St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 42 Howe St is 1,629 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 42 Howe St is 1960.

This home is located at 42 Howe St in Ipswich, MA and zip code 01938. This 1,629 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.57 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $700,000.

Over 10 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Ipswich, MA. In the same period over 0 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. In May 2025 in Ipswich, MA there were 25.9% more homes for sale than in April. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $765,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 23 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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