Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 17 County St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,128 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,979 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Sep 2021 Refinance + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:42A B:0155 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:42A B:0155 L:0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1820 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,490 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4104 |
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| Street Address | 17 COUNTY ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | IR |
| Legal Block | 155 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 223200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East End Historic District listed 1980 · 42 contributing resources · NRIS 80000461 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 5, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041890-370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Document Number | 041890-370 |
| Book / Page | 41890 / 370 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231205000280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040327-459 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40327/459 |
| Instrument | 20210929003360 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40327-478 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40327/478 |
| Instrument | 20210929003370 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Document Number | 40327-457 |
| Book / Page | 40327 / 457 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210929003350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Document Number | 40327-459 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40327/459 |
| Instrument | 20210929003360 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39709-172 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39709/172 |
| Instrument | 20210330005850 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 17 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36440-225 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36440/225 |
| Instrument | 171228004790 |
| Name | INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
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 | $8,979.00 (-0.92%) | $832,900 (+2.49%) Land $293,900 Building $539,000 | $719,844 |
| 2025 | $9,062.00 (+10.96%) | $812,700 (+13.24%) Land $277,000 Building $535,700 | |
| 2024 | $8,167.00 (+3%) | $717,700 (+10.7%) Land $278,300 Building $439,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,929.00 | $648,300 Land $229,200 Building $419,100 |
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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