Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 157 County Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,791 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 12.4 acres (543,324 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $12,788 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:53D B:0009 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:53D B:0009 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,791 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,127 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,561 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 796 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 543,324 sqft (12.4 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 COUNTY RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2570 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Subdivision | IPSWICH |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 COUNTY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2570 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 31108 / 152 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 040650-503 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 157 COUNTY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2570 |
| Document Number | 040650-503 |
| Book / Page | 40650 / 503 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220112002200 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 157 COUNTY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2570 |
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 | $12,788.00 (+1.53%) | $1,186,300 (+5.02%) Land $685,000 Building $501,300 | $1,539,012 (+45.78%) |
| 2025 | $12,595.00 (+10.26%) | $1,129,600 (+12.53%) Land $611,600 Building $518,000 | $1,055,735 |
| 2024 | $11,423.00 (+1.7%) | $1,003,800 (+9.3%) Land $546,100 Building $457,700 | |
| 2023 | $11,232.00 | $918,400 Land $483,400 Building $435,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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