Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 5 Paradise Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,165 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Jun 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $5,198 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:20D B:0025 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:20D B:0025 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,165 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,554 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,165 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,165 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,000 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 602 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 PARADISE RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PARADISE RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,198.00 (+0.56%) | $482,200 (+4.01%) Land $368,700 Building $113,500 | $429,802 (-29.08%) |
| 2025 | $5,169.00 (-0.73%) | $463,600 (+1.31%) Land $347,400 Building $116,200 | $606,005 |
| 2024 | $5,207.00 (-0.31%) | $457,600 (+7.14%) Land $347,300 Building $110,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,223.00 | $427,100 Land $320,300 Building $106,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 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
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures