Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 259 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,475 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 49.5 acres (2,160,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $27,518 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:044 B:0025 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:044 B:0025 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,475 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 11,930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,274 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,637 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,160,140 sqft (49.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4648 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 ARGILLA RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Subdivision | IPSWICH |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
259 Argilla Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2014.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 ARGILLA RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201481800137 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33482 / 87 |
| Transfer Doc | 35465-407 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 259 ARGILLA RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE MA, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE (AKA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039923-422 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39923/422 |
| Instrument | 20210527003180 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Argilla Rd was $27,518, down 7.2% 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 | $27,518.00 (-7.25%) | $2,552,700 (-4.07%) Land $818,300 Building $1,734,400 | $3,153,429 (+21.15%) |
| 2025 | $29,669.00 (+23.25%) | $2,660,900 (+25.8%) Land $1,000,500 Building $1,660,400 | $2,602,810 |
| 2024 | $24,072.00 (+3.9%) | $2,115,249 (+11.66%) Land $944,349 Building $1,170,900 | |
| 2023 | $23,168.00 | $1,894,349 Land $780,949 Building $1,113,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 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 | Not eligible (built 2014) built after the Nov 16, 1990 cutoff · private flood insurance only |
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 259 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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