Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 8 Colby Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,228 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $605,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,725 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Refinance Sep 2024 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:15D B:0036 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:15D B:0036 L:0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 836 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 836 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 298 |
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| Street Address | 8 COLBY RD |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-2855 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRB |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
8 Colby Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 COLBY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2855 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| May 7, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39854 / 390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 8 COLBY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2855 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 041911-493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41911/493 |
| Instrument | 20231215005210 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 8 COLBY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2855 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 042336-495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42336/495 |
| Instrument | 20240923000470 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 COLBY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2855 |
| Document Number | 039854-390 |
| Book / Page | 39854 / 390 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 COLBY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2855 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0039854392 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39854/392 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 COLBY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2855 |
| Document Number | 39809-537 |
| Book / Page | 39809 / 537 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210427003100 |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 COLBY RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-2855 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Colby Rd was $14,725, up 2.3% 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 | $14,725.00 (+2.32%) | $1,366,000 (+5.83%) Land $755,200 Building $610,800 | $995,236 (-7.58%) |
| 2025 | $14,391.00 (+79.69%) | $1,290,700 (+83.39%) Land $724,900 Building $565,800 | $1,076,920 |
| 2024 | $8,009.00 (+12.25%) | $703,800 (+20.64%) Land $544,700 Building $159,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,135.00 | $583,400 Land $429,200 Building $154,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Colby Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 AE, within 500 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 Colby 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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