12 County St, Ipswich, MA 01938 Property Records

Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 12 County St, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.084 acres (3,650 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$475,000 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill$6,136 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Line of Credit
Nov 2024 Line of Credit
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNIPSW M:42A B:0066 L:0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNIPSW M:42A B:0066 L:0
Alternative APN
  • 4319

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,380 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,777 sqft
Basement Area651 sqft
Unfinished Basement651 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area3,650 sqft (0.084 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number4319
Street Address12 COUNTY ST
CityIPSWICH
StateMA
Zip01938-2226
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeIR
Legal Block66
JurisdictionIPSWICH MA
Township / Civil DivisionIPSWICH
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract223200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East End Historic District
listed 1980 · 42 contributing resources · NRIS 80000461

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2 CAYER WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1082
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Nov 14, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Apr 29, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 27, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Aug 27, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 8, 2016
Deed Book / Page35397 / 3
Last Transfer DateApr 27, 2022
Transfer Doc040899-367
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionIPSWICH MA
Property Address12 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2226
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number040219-270
DateAug 27, 2021
Book Page40219/270
Instrument20210827004280
Lender
NameINSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionIPSWICH MA
Property Address12 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2226
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number042430-250
DateNov 14, 2024
Book Page42430/250
Instrument20241114001210
Lender
NameINSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionIPSWICH MA
Recording DateApr 29, 2022
Property Address12 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2226
Document Number040899-367
Book / Page40899 / 367
Instrument DateApr 27, 2022
Instrument20220429002610
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 CAYER WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1082

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionIPSWICH MA
Recording DateAug 27, 2021
Property Address12 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2226
Document Number40219-249
Book / Page40219 / 249
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument20210827004260
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 CAYER WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1082

Mortgage

Document Number40219-251
DateAug 27, 2021
Book Page40219/251
Instrument20210827004270
Lender
NameINSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionIPSWICH MA
Recording DateAug 27, 2021
Property Address12 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2226
Document Number040219-249
Book / Page40219 / 249
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument20210827004260
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 CAYER WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1082

Mortgage

Document Number20210827004270
DateAug 27, 2021
Instrument20210827004270
Lender
NameINSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionIpswich Town
Unified School DistrictIpswich School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,136.00 (+0.34%)$569,200 (+3.79%) Land $259,600 Building $309,600$642,976 (-11.34%)
2025$6,115.00 (+0.48%)$548,400 (+2.54%) Land $244,700 Building $303,700$725,230
2024$6,086.00 (+7.56%)$534,800 (+15.61%) Land $268,500 Building $266,300
2023$5,658.00$462,600 Land $221,100 Building $241,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 units insured
incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1978–2006)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimMay 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemIPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT
serves 13,138 people · EPA ID MA3144000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead10 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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