13 Sunset Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938 Property Records

Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 13 Sunset Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.431 acres (18,757 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$389,500 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,894 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2023 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`IPSW M:52B B:0054 L:0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`IPSW M:52B B:0054 L:0`
Alternative APN	`4787`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,304 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,936 sqft
Basement Area	1,040 sqft
Unfinished Basement	936 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	18,757 sqft (0.431 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4787
Street Address	13 SUNSET DR
City	IPSWICH
State	MA
Zip	01938-1611
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RRA
Legal Block	54
Jurisdiction	IPSWICH MA
Township / Civil Division	IPSWICH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2027
Census Tract	223300

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	13 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1611
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Nov 8, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Sep 23, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Nov 3, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 12, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	36307 / 287
Last Transfer Date	Sep 18, 2020
Transfer Doc	038973-149
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IPSWICH MA
Property Address	13 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1611
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	039512-258
Date	Feb 10, 2021
Book Page	39512/258
Instrument	20210210001140

Lender

Name	INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IPSWICH MA
Property Address	13 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1611
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	041850-372
Date	Nov 8, 2023
Book Page	41850/372
Instrument	20231108002010

Lender

Name	INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	IPSWICH MA
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2020
Property Address	13 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1611
Document Number	38973-149
Book / Page	38973 / 149
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2020
Instrument	20200923006750
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA

Mortgage

Document Number	38973-150
Date	Sep 23, 2020
Book Page	38973/150
Instrument	20200923006760

Lender

Name	INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	IPSWICH MA
Recording Date	Nov 3, 2017
Property Address	13 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1611
Document Number	36307-287
Book / Page	36307 / 287
Instrument	171103002040
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$50.18
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1611
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	363070290
Date	Nov 3, 2017
Instrument	36307/0290

Lender

Name	INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 3, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$6,894.00 (+5.45%)	$639,500 (+9.06%) Land $365,700 Building $273,800	$657,873 (+14.67%)
2025	$6,538.00 (-3.68%)	$586,400 (-1.69%) Land $344,600 Building $241,800	$573,705
2024	$6,788.00 (+1.04%)	$596,500 (+8.59%) Land $343,100 Building $253,400
2023	$6,718.00	$549,300 Land $303,400 Building $245,900

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 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

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	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

Nearby Properties on Sunset Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures