Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 7 Ward St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 3.6 acres (156,816 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,070 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:42C B:0086 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:42C B:0086 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,339 sqft |
| Basement Area | 669 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 669 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 156,816 sqft (3.6 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
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| Account Number | 4588 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7 WARD ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1R |
| Legal Block | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
7 Ward St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2013.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 WARD ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2013 |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32461 / 150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Ward St was $9,070, up 4.6% 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 | $9,070.00 (+4.55%) | $841,400 (+8.15%) Land $456,500 Building $384,900 | $812,784 (-10.75%) |
| 2025 | $8,675.00 (+8.72%) | $778,000 (+10.97%) Land $406,100 Building $371,900 | $910,670 |
| 2024 | $7,979.00 (+5.36%) | $701,100 (+13.23%) Land $402,800 Building $298,300 | |
| 2023 | $7,573.00 | $619,200 Land $343,800 Building $275,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 units insured incl. 10 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · 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 7 Ward 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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