Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 281 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 64.7 acres (2,820,510 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Dec 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $9,835 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:20B B:030A L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:20B B:030A L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,820,510 sqft (64.7 acres) |
|---|
| Account Number | 566 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 HIGH ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Block | 30A |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 HEARTBREAK RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1978 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1978 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6545 / 63 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $9,835.00 (+12.93%) | $912,300 (+16.8%) Land $912,300 |
| 2025 | $8,709.00 (+14.58%) | $781,100 (+16.95%) Land $781,100 |
| 2024 | $7,601.00 | $667,900 Land $667,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 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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