1. Massachusetts
2. Essex
3. 189 John Wise Ave

189 John Wise Ave, Essex, MA 01929

• 5 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 4,672 sqft

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

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

June 14, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

J. Barrett & Company : 978-526-8555

Listing Agent:

Fabyan and Filias Team : 978-479-0157

MLS ID:

73391042

Interior

• General: Closet/Cabinets - Custom BuiltCloset - DoubleBathroom - HalfBathroom - 3/4LibraryFoyerBathroom3/4 BathWalk-up Attic
• Appliances: Gas Water HeaterWater HeaterOvenDishwasherRangeRefrigerator
• Basement: FullWalk-Out AccessInterior EntrySump PumpRadon Remediation System
• Flooring: WoodCarpetPineFlooring - Wood
• A/C: Window Unit(s)
• Heating: BaseboardElectric BaseboardNatural Gas
• Fireplace: Dining RoomKitchenLiving RoomMaster BedroomBedroomFireplaceFireplaces: 5
• Disability Feature: None

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This listing courtesy of Fabyan and Filias Team, J. Barrett & Company