Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 2 Poplar St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 7 ba · 7,670 sqft · built 1700 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,403 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,793 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:42A B:0038 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:42A B:0038 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 24 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,670 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 10,619 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,755 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,755 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1700 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1700 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 11,403 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4285 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 POPLAR ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | IR |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 223200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South Green Historic District listed 1980 · 19 contributing resources · NRIS 80000471 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2 Poplar St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
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 File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 350 HOYTS WHARF RD, GROTON, MA 01450-1553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST IPSWICH BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 39922-49 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2 POPLAR ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2341 |
| Document Number | 0039922-49 |
| Book / Page | 39922 / 49 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210527000710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 350 HOYTS WHARF RD, GROTON, MA 01450-1553 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 2 POPLAR ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2341 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 35669-534 |
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| Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35669/534 |
| Instrument | 302 |
| Name | FIRST IPSWICH BANK |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Poplar St was $14,793, up % 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,793.00 (+0.02%) | $1,372,300 (+3.45%) Land $343,400 Building $1,028,900 |
| 2025 | $14,790.00 (+10.05%) | $1,326,500 (+12.33%) Land $323,500 Building $1,003,000 |
| 2024 | $13,439.00 (+13.83%) | $1,180,900 (+22.34%) Land $322,200 Building $858,700 |
| 2023 | $11,806.00 | $965,300 Land $271,300 Building $694,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2 Poplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 2 Poplar St 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 | 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 148 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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