Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 18 Howe St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,757 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:28C B:0012 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:28C B:0012 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,256 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,760 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1902 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 HOWE ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Subdivision | TERRACE BAYSIDE CONDO |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 HOWE ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 36364 / 4 |
| Transfer Doc | 00036364-4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18 HOWE ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1138 |
| Document Number | 36364-4 |
| Book / Page | 36364 / 4 |
| Instrument | 171128005000 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $50.77 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 HOWE ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1138 |
| Document Number | 363640006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36364/0006 |
| Name | INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 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 | $6,757.00 (+3.89%) | $626,800 (+7.46%) Land $353,600 Building $273,200 | $689,885 (+5.06%) |
| 2025 | $6,504.00 (+2.47%) | $583,300 (+4.59%) Land $333,300 Building $250,000 | $656,640 |
| 2024 | $6,347.00 (-1.23%) | $557,700 (+6.15%) Land $333,200 Building $224,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,426.00 | $525,400 Land $307,300 Building $218,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · 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.
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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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