54 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938 Property Records

Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 54 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,558 sqft
Lot Size0.3 acres (13,070 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$440,000 (Jun 2001)
Tax Bill$10,702 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNIPSW M:30D B:0050 L:0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNIPSW M:30D B:0050 L:0
Alternative APN
  • 2445

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,558 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,671 sqft
Basement Area1,711 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,711 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,070 sqft (0.3 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number2445
Street Address54 HIGH ST
CityIPSWICH
StateMA
Zip01938-1908
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeIR
Legal Block50
JurisdictionIPSWICH MA
Township / Civil DivisionIPSWICH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract223200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the High Street Historic District
listed 1980 · 39 contributing resources · NRIS 80000454

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address52 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1908
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionIpswich Town
Unified School DistrictIpswich School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,702.00 (-2.61%)$992,800 (+0.73%) Land $299,100 Building $693,700$777,455
2025$10,989.00 (+21.67%)$985,600 (+24.18%) Land $281,800 Building $703,800
2024$9,032.00 (-1.85%)$793,700 (+5.49%) Land $282,200 Building $511,500
2023$9,202.00$752,400 Land $240,900 Building $511,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1991–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 7
Most Recent ClaimMar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 4 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemIPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT
serves 13,138 people · EPA ID MA3144000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead10 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

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