Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 52 Central St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,975 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,930 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:42A B:0245 L:B |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:42A B:0245 L:B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,253 sqft |
| Basement Area | 548 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 548 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,975 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 4223 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 CENTRAL ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1951 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Block | 245 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 223200 |
52 Central St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 CENTRAL ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1951 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33497 / 160 |
| Transfer Doc | 033497-160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Central St was $3,930, up 2.9% 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 | $3,930.00 (+2.88%) | $364,600 (+6.42%) Building $364,600 | $488,715 (+4.48%) |
| 2025 | $3,820.00 (+1.73%) | $342,600 (+3.82%) Building $342,600 | $467,780 |
| 2024 | $3,755.00 (-4.72%) | $330,000 (+2.42%) Building $330,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,941.00 | $322,200 Building $322,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Central St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 52 Central 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 | 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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