Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 3 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,911 sqft · built 1750 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $637,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $12,502 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:31C B:0092 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:31C B:0092 L:0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,911 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,706 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1750 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1750 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,850 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2692 |
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| Street Address | 3 HIGH ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IR |
| Legal Subdivision | NORWOOD AVE |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the High Street Historic District listed 1980 · 39 contributing resources · NRIS 80000454 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
3 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34284 / 303 |
| Transfer Doc | 034284-303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 3 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 35642-200 |
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| Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35642/200 |
| Instrument | 273 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 3 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1917 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38565-284 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38565/284 |
| Instrument | 20200601000300 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 High St was $12,502, up 9.1% 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 | $12,502.00 (+9.13%) | $1,159,700 (+12.88%) Land $356,100 Building $803,600 | $1,413,885 (+33.41%) |
| 2025 | $11,456.00 (+5.52%) | $1,027,400 (+7.69%) Land $335,500 Building $691,900 | $1,059,820 |
| 2024 | $10,857.00 (+11.19%) | $954,000 (+19.49%) Land $335,800 Building $618,200 | |
| 2023 | $9,764.00 | $798,400 Land $286,600 Building $511,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · Coastal Storm |
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 3 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 255 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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