Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 42 County St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,077 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,278 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:42A B:0104 L:C |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:42A B:0104 L:C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,077 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,797 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 14,880 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 COUNTY ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | 1R |
| Legal Block | 104 |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 223200 |
42 County St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 COUNTY ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15147 / 202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 County St was $4,278, up 1.2% 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 | $4,278.00 (+1.16%) | $396,800 (+4.61%) Building $396,800 | $475,399 (+13.4%) |
| 2025 | $4,229.00 (+2.08%) | $379,300 (+4.17%) Building $379,300 | $419,235 |
| 2024 | $4,143.00 (-3.76%) | $364,100 (+3.44%) Building $364,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,305.00 | $352,000 Building $352,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 County St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 42 County St is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 509 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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