189 John Wise Avenue

Essex MA 01929

4672 sq. ft.

102366 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $1,165,000

Fabyan and Filias Team, last sold this property on 17 December 2025 after 185 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

6 carspaces

3 open car spaces

3 garage spaces

4672 sq. ft. floor area

102366 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

We need at least 3 similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Essex over the last 12 months.

Property history for 189 John Wise Avenue

2025

Sold

$1,165,000

17 Dec 2025 by Fabyan and Filias Team, of J. Barrett & Company

2000

Sold

$925,000

30 Nov 2000 by Karen Neve, of REMAX Village Properties | Topsfield

1996

Sold

$205,000

16 Feb 1996 by Joanne Guminski, of Re/max Cornerstone

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