Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 8 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,349 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,574 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:31C B:0055 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:31C B:0055 L:0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,349 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,011 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,090 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2647 |
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| Street Address | 8 HIGH ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | IR |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 223200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the High Street Historic District listed 1980 · 39 contributing resources · NRIS 80000454 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 8 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38763-366 |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38763/366 |
| Instrument | 20200729002260 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
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 | $9,574.00 (-0.32%) | $888,100 (+3.1%) Land $325,300 Building $562,800 | $723,511 |
| 2025 | $9,605.00 (+7.37%) | $861,400 (+9.58%) Land $306,500 Building $554,900 | |
| 2024 | $8,946.00 (+1.62%) | $786,100 (+9.21%) Land $306,800 Building $479,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,803.00 | $719,800 Land $261,900 Building $457,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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| 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | IPSWICH DPU WATER DEPT serves 13,138 people · EPA ID MA3144000 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 255 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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