Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 5 Sunset Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,227 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.497 acres (21,657 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,156 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:52B B:0046 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:52B B:0046 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,227 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,955 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,227 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,657 sqft (0.497 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4779 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 SUNSET DR |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 34373-545 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,156.00 (+0.41%) | $641,800 (+2.47%) Land $353,000 Building $288,800 | $659,680 |
| 2024 | $7,127.00 (+1.02%) | $626,300 (+8.56%) Land $351,400 Building $274,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,055.00 | $576,900 Land $310,700 Building $266,200 |
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 (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.
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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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