Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 121 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,020 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,438 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:30B B:0017 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:30B B:0017 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,663 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 332 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,020 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 121 HIGH ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IR |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
121 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 High St was $7,438, up 6.8% 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 | $7,438.00 (+6.81%) | $690,000 (+10.47%) Land $300,800 Building $389,200 | $786,709 (+21.19%) |
| 2025 | $6,964.00 (+8.36%) | $624,600 (+10.59%) Land $283,400 Building $341,200 | $649,135 |
| 2024 | $6,427.00 (+9.36%) | $564,800 (+17.54%) Land $284,700 Building $280,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,877.00 | $480,500 Land $234,500 Building $246,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · Coastal Storm |
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 121 High St 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 |
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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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