Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 12 Bowdoin Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,005 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.379 acres (16,525 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $18,794 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:15D B:0029 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:15D B:0029 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,005 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,711 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,228 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,525 sqft (0.379 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 292 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 BOWDOIN RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRB |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BOWDOIN RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Other, Transfer |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Other, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20262330 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43312 / 413 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 BOWDOIN RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2807 |
| Document Number | 043312-413 |
| Book / Page | 43312 / 413 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262330 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 BOWDOIN RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2807 |
| Document Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 BOWDOIN RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2807 |
| Document Number | 043312-411 |
| Book / Page | 43312 / 411 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 BOWDOIN RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2807 |
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 | $18,794.00 (+10.81%) | $1,743,400 (+14.61%) Land $1,097,500 Building $645,900 | $1,493,178 (+17.25%) |
| 2025 | $16,960.00 (+2.73%) | $1,521,100 (+4.85%) Land $887,000 Building $634,100 | $1,273,475 |
| 2024 | $16,510.00 (-5.16%) | $1,450,800 (+1.92%) Land $886,200 Building $564,600 | |
| 2023 | $17,409.00 | $1,423,500 Land $886,200 Building $537,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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