5 5th St, Ipswich, MA 01938
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OFF MARKET

5 5th St
Ipswich, MA 01938

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,386 sqft

$582,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026

$582,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,386 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This charming Colonial in the heart of historic Ipswich avails 3 bedrooms, gas heat, town sewer, vinyl siding, newer windows (2015), off-street parking for 3, and a backyard with storage shed. The enclosed front porch makes a perfect mud room and leads to the wide entry hall and sunny eat-in kitchen with glass sliders to the rear deck. Laundry is conveniently on the 1st floor. Move in and add your choice of updates over time; there are 2 unfinished rooms on the 3rd floor. This property is tucked away from traffic on a dead-end street along the Ipswich River, just 1 block to Father Ryc Playground, 0.3 miles to the Boston/Newburyport commuter rail, 0.5 miles to shops and restaurants, and 5.5 miles to Crane Beach. Priced to sell. Act fast on this rare affordable home in desirable Ipswich.
5 5th St, Ipswich, MA 01938 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,386 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $297,000 on Feb 28, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $582,100, with a rent estimate of $3,055/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 5 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2700 sqft

Price History for 5 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
02/28/2017$297,000Sold
N/A
01/14/2017$299,900PendingAgent Provided
01/04/2017$299,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/09/2015$279,901Sold
N/A
07/20/2015$279,900PendingAgent Provided
06/26/2015$279,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/08/2015$289,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/01/2015$299,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Ipswich

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,810
Assessment$431,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4 6th St, Ipswich, MA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$755,000
06/19/26
4
1.5
1,472
1 River Ct, Ipswich, MA
0.20
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$775,000
05/29/26
3
2
1,751
8 Mount Pleasant Ave, Ipswich, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$220,138
04/02/26
3
2
1,042
32 Broadway Ave, Ipswich, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$675,000
05/15/26
4
1
1,104
3 Cottage St, Ipswich, MA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$565,000
10/24/25
3
2
1,294
18 Lafayette Rd, Ipswich, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$660,000
11/06/25
3
2
1,584
22 Brownville Ave, Ipswich, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$590,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,458
21 Brownville Ave, Ipswich, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$770,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,662
28 Mineral St, Ipswich, MA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$650,000
07/28/25
3
1
1,404
39 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$805,000
06/03/26
3
2.5
1,629

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Ipswich

At least 59 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say there's wildlife

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 38 % Say there are community events

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    "Nowhere close to run within walking distance. Certain dogs aren’t picked up after. Nice neighborhood to walk around in. "
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    "Calm, no more than 25 minutes. No highways and multiple routes available. Easy and perfect between work and home to shake off the day."
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  • Vanessa L.
    "There are plenty of dogs and leash free walking options in Ipswich. The beach in the off season provides a great socialization and exercise for your dogs. "
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  • Vanessa L.
    "Illuminations, walkable restaurants, Crane Beach and Crane Estate has fabulous summer concerts and special events "
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  • Jenelle K.
    "Drive to downtown in minutes. Drive to work in 15minutes. The main downtown intersection can get a little hectic and confusing for people who aren’t familiar with it; 5-way intersection."
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  • Matthew E. N.
    "A solid community where people look out for one another and anything seen as suspicious is spotted very quickly. Low crime and great police department."
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  • Matthew E. N.
    "A quiet friendly neighborhood, with a good mix of young families and older couples. Everyone watched out for everyone"
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    "I live in a quiet, yet close neighborhood where people look out for one another if you ask of them. Everyone is friendly. Beautiful town and a comfortable, safe place to live"
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  • Jacob B.
    "A lot of nice places to walk and explore, great for dogs. Some streets can be a little busy at times but a lot of sidewalk space."
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  • Linda A. I. F.
    "Everyone knows everyone and the community comes together quite often! We have great small shops and businesses! "
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  • Deborah M.
    "This is a town that feels like home. People who grow up here come back to raise their children. There are many generations of families and lots of cousins who grow up together in town."
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  • Vonderesch.a
    "There are a lot of fun community events at the Ipswich Riverwalk like a clam fest, music, and Ipswich Illumination. The local breweries do a lot of events with beer, food trucks, and music. Appleton Farms and the Crane Estate also hold a lot of fun gatherings like a blue grass festival, roaring 20’s lawn party, and outdoor concerts. "
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  • Linda A. I. F.
    "There are lots of dogs in my neighborhood. I own a dog and find it hard to rent with a dog. Our area has a lot of woods "
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  • Wmanning
    "I live downtown near the commuter rail. I have access in and via 4 main roads. Even during the summer traffic in the area is not bad. "
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  • Jennifersutherby
    "I grew up here I love it it’s secluded and not urban. Small town has stayed a small town. Real estate prices are high but for good reason."
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  • Margaret P.
    "This is a wonderfull place to bring up a family. School systems are great.Town wharf to launch your boat. Cranes beach free to residents with purchase of a sticker for your car. Many activities for the family. Parks for baseball, soccer, tennis courts at IHS"
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