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$1,165,000
5
Beds
3/2
Baths
4,672
Living Area
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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.
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Highlights
- Acres: 2
- Has View: Yes
- Parking Spots: 6
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 9
- Status: Closed
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Antique
- Year Built: 1690
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
- Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Storage, Stone Wall
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Wood
- Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Double, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - 3/4, Library, Foyer, Bathroom, 3/4 Bath, Walk-up Attic
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Details: Certified Historic, Renovated Since
- Zoning: A00
- Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
- Exclusions: Garden Fountain, Dr Chandelier, Most Wall Sconces, Window Drapes & Curtain Rods. See List For Others
- Fireplaces: 5
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
- Roof: Shingle
- View: Scenic View(s)
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public School
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Unpaved
- Covered Parking Spaces: 3
- Waterfront Features: Creek, Ocean, River, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
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Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Water Source: Private
- Sewer: Private Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $1,543,300
- Taxes: $20,047
- Tax Year: 2025
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