Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 8 Bowdoin Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 840 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.299 acres (13,030 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,320,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $14,304 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:15D B:0026 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:15D B:0026 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,030 sqft (0.299 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 BOWDOIN RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRB |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
8 Bowdoin Rd is owned by a company that bought it in December 2025.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BOWDOIN RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2807 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 43153 / 585 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 043153-585 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8 BOWDOIN RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2807 |
| Document Number | 043153-585 |
| Book / Page | 43153 / 585 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251229002530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 BOWDOIN RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2807 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Bowdoin Rd was $14,304, up 18.1% 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 | $14,304.00 (+18.09%) | $1,326,900 (+22.14%) Land $1,065,100 Building $261,800 | $1,459,241 |
| 2025 | $12,113.00 (+1%) | $1,086,400 (+3.08%) Land $860,700 Building $225,700 | |
| 2024 | $11,993.00 (-4.87%) | $1,053,900 (+2.24%) Land $860,000 Building $193,900 | |
| 2023 | $12,607.00 | $1,030,800 Land $860,000 Building $170,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Bowdoin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · other causes |
| 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 8 Bowdoin Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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