$1,170,000
About this home
Welcome to 30 East Street, a distinctive two-family property rich in New England history and character, formerly known as the Francis Jordan House. Blending antique charm with thoughtful modern updates, this unique property offers two separate living spaces, flexible living options, and an ideal location in the heart of Ipswich. Both units underwent a complete renovation in 2022, offering a refreshed interior while preserving the home's historic character.Unit 1 showcases the home's antique charm, featuring dramatic exposed hand-hewn beams, a rough-sawn plank ceiling, gleaming wide pine floors, and an original brick hearth framed by antique board paneling. Bright walls and modern track lighting complement the rustic details. The first floor includes a full kitchen with island, dining area, and a spacious three-quarter bath with washer and dryer hookups. Upstairs, a generous primary bedroom features an en suite bath, while a bonus room offers flexibility for a home office, nursery, or creative space. A third-floor bedroom provides additional privacy for family or guests.Unit 2 offers the feel of a charming cottage, with its own private entrance and deck. Inside, an original brick hearth adds antique appeal to the welcoming living area. Ductless mini-splits provide efficient year-round comfort. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a separate dining area or office, a three-quarter bath on the main level, and an upstairs bedroom with its own bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet.Additional features include off-street parking, a separate garage, and outdoor space. With two distinct living areas, the property offers exciting possibilities for owner-occupants, multigenerational living, or investment opportunities. Enjoy an exceptional location close to the Ipswich River, downtown shops and restaurants, and the North Shore's beautiful beaches and open spaces. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled two-family property where historic charm meets modern convenience.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- MLS Property Information Network
- MLS #
- 73594287
- Property type
- 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 22, 2026
- Stories
- 5
- Total bathrooms
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- 7
- Lot size
- 0.25 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
- District
- Ipswich
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
- District
- Ipswich
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.0:1
- District
- Ipswich
Walkability
Blended score for Ipswich's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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