Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 10 Birch Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $314,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,358 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:28A B:0047 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:28A B:0047 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1819 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 10 BIRCH LN |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOWDALE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
10 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 BIRCH LN, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 10 Birch Ln was $6,358, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Ipswich Town |
| Unified School District | Ipswich School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,358.00 (+4.32%) | $589,800 (+7.9%) Land $334,200 Building $255,600 | $666,036 (+8.21%) |
| 2025 | $6,095.00 (+3.25%) | $546,600 (+5.38%) Land $314,900 Building $231,700 | $615,505 |
| 2024 | $5,903.00 (-1.16%) | $518,700 (+6.23%) Land $314,900 Building $203,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,972.00 | $488,300 Land $290,400 Building $197,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 10 Birch Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT serves 13,138 people · EPA ID MA3144000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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