Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 243 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 864 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 4.4 acres (191,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Dec 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $548 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:20D B:0026 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:20D B:0026 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 191,664 sqft (4.4 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 603 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 HIGH ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1240 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
243 High St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 1991.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 66 CEDAR ST, WENHAM, MA 01984-1534 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 243 High St was $548, down 93.9% 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 | $548.00 (-93.87%) | $50,800 (-93.66%) Land $50,800 |
| 2025 | $8,940.00 (+54.19%) | $801,800 (+57.37%) Land $694,900 Building $106,900 |
| 2024 | $5,798.00 | $509,500 Land $421,300 Building $88,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 243 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
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.
Wildfire risk around 243 High 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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