12 Sunset Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.289 acres (12,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$379,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill	$7,783 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Refinance Jun 2019 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`IPSW M:52B B:0053 L:0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`IPSW M:52B B:0053 L:0`
Alternative APN	`4786`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,812 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,464 sqft
Basement Area	954 sqft
Unfinished Basement	954 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,600 sqft (0.289 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4786
Street Address	12 SUNSET DR
City	IPSWICH
State	MA
Zip	01938-1612
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RRA
Legal Block	53
Jurisdiction	IPSWICH MA
Township / Civil Division	IPSWICH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	223300

Owner

12 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1612
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 3, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Jun 24, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 5, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 5, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 1991 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	33717 / 587
Transfer Doc	033717-587
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IPSWICH MA
Property Address	12 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1612
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0040246-79
Date	Sep 3, 2021
Book Page	40246/79
Instrument	20210903001410

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IPSWICH MA
Property Address	12 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1612
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	37611-594
Date	Jun 24, 2019
Book Page	37611/594
Instrument	20190624004990

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Sunset Dr was $7,783, up 3.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Ipswich Town
Unified School District	Ipswich School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,783.00 (+3.06%)	$722,000 (+6.6%) Land $347,000 Building $375,000	$755,165 (+13.2%)
2025	$7,552.00 (+4.58%)	$677,300 (+6.75%) Land $327,000 Building $350,300	$667,090
2024	$7,221.00 (+5.74%)	$634,500 (+13.63%) Land $325,600 Building $308,900
2023	$6,829.00	$558,400 Land $287,900 Building $270,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.

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 (2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2023 · 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

Wildfire risk around 12 Sunset Dr 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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