Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 8 Sunset Dr, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,636 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,567 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:52B B:0049 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:52B B:0049 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,636 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 371 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4782 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 SUNSET DR |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR VIEW TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 223300 |
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 31368 / 471 |
| Transfer Doc | 031368-471 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 8 SUNSET DR, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040128-75 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40128/75 |
| Instrument | 20210730000240 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $9,567.00 (+5.33%) | $887,500 (+8.95%) Land $347,000 Building $540,500 | $829,645 (-3.17%) |
| 2025 | $9,083.00 (-4.93%) | $814,600 (-2.97%) Land $327,000 Building $487,600 | $856,805 |
| 2024 | $9,554.00 (+25.04%) | $839,500 (+34.36%) Land $325,600 Building $513,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,641.00 | $624,800 Land $287,900 Building $336,900 |
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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