Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 4 Sheppards Way, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,000 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.751 acres (32,729 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,180,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:29C B:027B L:0 |
| Primary APN | M:29C B:027B L:0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,328 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,729 sqft (0.751 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6305 |
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| Street Address | 4 SHEPPARDS WAY |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2664 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Block | 40B |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
4 Sheppards Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
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 | 4 SHEPPARDS WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GRANITE STATE MTG CORP |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK |
| May 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GRANITE STATE MTG CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 43253 / 35 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043253-35 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 4 SHEPPARDS WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2664 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040491-534 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40491/534 |
| Instrument | 20211117001080 |
| Name | GRANITE STATE MTG CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4 SHEPPARDS WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2664 |
| Document Number | 0043253-35 |
| Book / Page | 43253 / 35 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260303002280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4 SHEPPARDS WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2664 |
| Document Number | 20260303002290 |
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| Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260303002290 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4 SHEPPARDS WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2664 |
| Document Number | 38561-415 |
| Book / Page | 38561 / 415 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200529001630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4 SHEPPARDS WAY, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2664 |
| Document Number | 200529001640 |
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| Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200529001640 |
| Name | GRANITE STATE MTG CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Sheppards Way was $12,472, up 4% 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 | $12,472.00 (+3.99%) | $1,157,000 (+7.56%) Land $415,800 Building $741,200 | $1,183,483 (+17.55%) |
| 2025 | $11,994.00 (+4.49%) | $1,075,700 (+6.64%) Land $382,600 Building $693,100 | $1,006,810 |
| 2024 | $11,479.00 (+12.83%) | $1,008,700 (+21.25%) Land $383,000 Building $625,700 | |
| 2023 | $10,174.00 | $831,900 Land $287,200 Building $544,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Sheppards Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 (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 4 Sheppards Way 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 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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