Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 187 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,759 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 25 acres (1,089,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $16,392 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:056 B:0010 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:056 B:0010 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,759 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,363 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,089,000 sqft (25 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 5363 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 187 ARGILLA RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
187 Argilla Rd is held in a trust since April 2025.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 CAPEN ST, MILTON, MA 02186-1708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable 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 | May 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042652-506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 187 Argilla Rd was $16,392, down 8.8% 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 | $16,392.00 (-8.85%) | $1,520,600 (-5.72%) Land $1,086,100 Building $434,500 | $1,615,155 (-25.14%) |
| 2025 | $17,983.00 (+16.84%) | $1,612,800 (+19.25%) Land $1,152,500 Building $460,300 | $2,157,640 |
| 2024 | $15,391.00 (+0.18%) | $1,352,500 (+7.67%) Land $970,000 Building $382,500 | |
| 2023 | $15,363.00 | $1,256,200 Land $817,500 Building $438,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 187 Argilla Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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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Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | MA-03 “Castle Neck” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Nov 16, 1990 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Eligible (built 1908) built before the Nov 16, 1990 cutoff |
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 187 Argilla 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 | 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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