189 John Wise Ave

Taxes: $20,047 (2025)

About this home

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.

Property details

Sewer

On-Site

Style

Antique

Water

Private Water

Cooling

Window AC

Heating

Electric Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Air Gravity

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Pine

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.

Appliances

Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Countertop Range, Refrigerator

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Aluminum, Post & Beam

Roof

Aluminum

Garage

Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage

Lot

Wooded, Gentle Slope, Scenic View(s)

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Unpaved Driveway

Basement

Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Exterior Access

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Exterior

Deck - Wood, Patio, Storage Shed, Stone Wall

Interior

Walk-up Attic

Waterview Features

Marsh