Searching for your forever home w/ beautiful hilltop views of the ocean, close proximity to beaches and picturesque sunsets? Situated at the top of Great Neck on a quiet street overlooking the Ipswich Bay, marshes, conservation land, and a marina, this stone-front Colonial offers 5 bedrooms and 4 and a half bathrooms including a large master bed & bath w/ walk-in closet, built-in spa bathtub separate from the shower and his & her vanities. Features include a large kitchen w/ granite countertop, recently re-varnished hardwood floors throughout, tall ceilings w/ exposed wooden beams and 2 balconies on the second floor, 3 fireplaces, 2 car garage, a large office/5th bedroom, a tool shop, and a partially finished basement w/ a playroom and beautiful custom bar. Walk out onto the deck to find a well-manicured backyard, heated inground pool w/ stone waterfall and built-in outdoor grill. Just walking distance of a deeded private beach, a public beach, a public park w/ playground & yacht club.
Sold for $1,120,000 on 07/20/23
$1,120,000
56 Skytop Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
5beds
3,531sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.34 Acres Lot
$1,500,600 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$4,817 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,500,600
$1.35M - $1.67M
$4,817/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 20, 2023 at 12:46pm
Listed by:
Sean Hoey 978-626-2461,
Keller Williams Realty Evolution 978-992-4050
Bought with:
Kathleen Brown
Windhill Realty, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73086714
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony - Exterior, Cable Hookup, Double Vanity, High Speed Internet Hookup, Slider, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony - Exterior, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Humidity Control, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Laundry: Flooring - Laminate, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Cable Hookup, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Bonus Room, Central Vacuum, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Concrete, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow/Box, Picture, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,531
- Total interior livable area: 3,531 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Stone Wall, Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool - Inground Heated
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), City
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Bay, Ocean, Direct Access, Walk to, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Private, Public, Deeded Rights)
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: M:15C B:0087 L:0,1952993
- Zoning: RRB
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Remodeled
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Ipswich
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2023 | Sold | $1,120,000-6.3%$317/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73086714 | ||
| 5/23/2023 | Price change | $1,195,000-6.3%$338/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73086714 | ||
| 4/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000+461.7%$361/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73086714 | ||
| 3/30/1992 | Sold | $227,000+27.9%$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 11/14/1988 | Sold | $177,500$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,612 +3.4% | $1,131,100 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $12,199 +0% | $1,072,000 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $12,198 | $997,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01938
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Winthrop SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Ipswich Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10Ipswich High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Winthrop
- Middle: Ipswich Middle
- High: Ipswich High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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