Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 55 Central St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 10,285 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 6.8 acres (296,208 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:42A B:0250 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:42A B:0250 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 10,285 sqft Garage |
| Basement Area | 2,976 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Lot Area | 296,208 sqft (6.8 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 4228 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 CENTRAL ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1950 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | 1R |
| Legal Block | 250 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 223200 |
55 Central St, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 GREEN ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2229 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,601,400 (-8.1%) Land $903,700 Building $4,697,700 |
| 2025 | $6,095,000 (+9.34%) Land $1,588,000 Building $4,507,000 |
| 2024 | $5,574,600 Land $1,280,700 Building $4,293,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 55 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 55 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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