Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 23 Plains Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,254 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (59,677 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,744 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2016 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:37D B:0005 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:37D B:0005 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,254 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,330 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 59,677 sqft (1.37 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3103 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 PLAINS RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
23 Plains Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 PLAINS RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 23 PLAINS RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1039 |
| Document Number | 35595-172 |
| Book / Page | 035595 / 000172 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35595-172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035595/000172 |
| Instrument | 1701060137 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Plains Rd was $7,744, up 4.3% 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 | $7,744.00 (+4.32%) | $718,400 (+7.92%) Land $376,500 Building $341,900 | $731,381 (+2.57%) |
| 2025 | $7,423.00 (+0.32%) | $665,700 (+2.38%) Land $353,800 Building $311,900 | $713,070 |
| 2024 | $7,399.00 (-2.3%) | $650,200 (+5.01%) Land $354,100 Building $296,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,573.00 | $619,200 Land $332,300 Building $286,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Plains Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 23 Plains 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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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