$1,195,000
189 John Wise Ave
Essex, MA, 01929
SEPT 28TH OH HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO ACCEPTED OFFER! 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 Details
Price:
$1,195,000
MLS #:
73391042
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Address:
189 John Wise Ave
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
City:
Essex
Listed Date:
Jun 14, 2025
State:
MA
Finished Sq Ft:
4,672
Total Sq Ft:
4,672
ZIP:
01929
Lot Size:
102,366 sqft / 2.35 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1690
Schools
Elementary School:
Essex
Middle School:
Mersd
High School:
Mersd
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
5
Flooring
Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring – Wood
Heating
Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Exterior
Architectural Style
Antique
Community Features
Public School
Construction Materials
Frame, Post & Beam
Exterior Features
Deck – Wood, Patio, Storage, Stone Wall
Parking Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Unpaved
Parking Spots
3
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$20,047
Marie Andrews is an award-winning, licensed real estate broker with licenses in Massachusetts and Florida. She has been selling real estate in the greater Boston area for over 20 years. Over the past two decades, Marie has worked for Century 21 Advanced Realty, building a reputation as a multi-million dollar producer. She has developed an extensive network of investors, lenders, and attorneys. Marie has a wide knowledge base on property management, Massachusetts real estate law, and building…
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189 John Wise Ave
Essex, MA
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