Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 129 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,269 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Aug 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $9,509 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:53A B:0005 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:53A B:0005 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,269 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,419 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4908 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 TOPSFIELD RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
129 Topsfield Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2019.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 TOPSFIELD RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10901 / 586 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 37499-447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 129 TOPSFIELD RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1647 |
| Document Number | 37499-447 |
| Book / Page | 037499 / 000447 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190510560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 129 TOPSFIELD RD IPSWICH MA 019381647, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1647 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Topsfield Rd was $9,509, up 1.2% 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 | $9,509.00 (+1.25%) | $882,100 (+4.73%) Land $379,300 Building $502,800 | $910,639 (+8.08%) |
| 2025 | $9,392.00 (+7.25%) | $842,300 (+9.46%) Land $357,100 Building $485,200 | $842,555 |
| 2024 | $8,757.00 (+7.7%) | $769,500 (+15.75%) Land $357,500 Building $412,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,131.00 | $664,800 Land $305,200 Building $359,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Topsfield Rd 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 risk around 129 Topsfield Rd 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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