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28 John Wise LaneEssex, MA 01929

For Sale

$2,575,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $12,875

3 COTTAGE COMPOUND ON 13+ ACRES WITH PRIVATE DOCK – Complete tranquility surrounded by the “Great Marsh” of Essex, 45 minutes from Boston, comfortably accommodating 12-14 visitors. Designed by owner architect Leslie Moore, and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and the famous “Lawson House” of the Hamptons, the main cottage provides panoramic views to nature. This graceful shingle style home possesses floor to ceiling glass at each compass point, capturing the ever-changing light and beauty of the marsh. The main cottage is accompanied by two guest cottages: the contemporary Green Door Cottage and the more rustic Blue Door Cottage. Each cottage is equipped with modern heat pumps for exceptional indoor comfort in both summer and winter, while also enjoying the ambiance of efficient wood stoves. The traditional walkway and private dock provide access to the Essex River, Cranes Beach and Ipswich Bay, while the custom stone fire pit offers exceptional views of the marsh and night sky.

Listed by Karen Bernier

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Churchill Properties

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978-807-5580

Last updated September 22, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73424279

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodEssex
  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms4
  • Days on Prevu52
  • Taxes$18,191/year
  • Size3,400 sqft
  • Price per sqft$757

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

09/02/2025
Listed by Churchill Properties
$2,575,000

Property Details for 28 John Wise Lane

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Marina, Public School

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Other (See Remarks)
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Guest House

Features

  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Creek, Direct Access, Marsh, Private, Ocean, 3/10 To 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront: Yes

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 3,400
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Flood Plain, Marsh
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.40
  • Lot Size Area: 13
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 583,704
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 1886909
  • Tax Annual Amount: $18,191.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,400,400.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room

Measurements

  • Living Area: 3,400
  • Living Area Source: Measured

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Rooms Total: 10

Other

Features

  • Accessibility Features: No

Location

  • Tax Lot: 33

Parking

Parking

  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carport, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
  • Parking Total: 10

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Manch/ Essex

High School

  • High School: Manch/ Essex

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Manch/ Essex

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Wood Stove, Ductless
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: For Electric Range
  • Water Source: Private

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