Essex County and Ipswich Town property record for 87 High St, Ipswich, MA 01938
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,174 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,626 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Refinance Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | IPSW M:30D B:0012 L:0 |
| Primary APN | IPSW M:30D B:0012 L:0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,554 sqft |
| Basement Area | 684 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1830 |
| Lot Area | 46,174 sqft (1.06 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Account Number | 2321 |
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| Street Address | 87 HIGH ST |
| City | IPSWICH |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01938-1291 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | 1R |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Township / Civil Division | IPSWICH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 223100 |
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.
87 High St, a residential property, is held in a trust since July 2020.
Source: Essex County and Ipswich Town records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 MILL RD, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Aug 15, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage E CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 26376 / 547 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 038680-571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 87 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1291 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37832-112 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37832/112 |
| Instrument | 20190911002020 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IPSWICH MA |
| Property Address | 87 HIGH ST, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1291 |
| Document Number | 36949-121 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 87 HIGH ST IPSWICH MA 019381235, IPSWICH, MA 01938-1235 |
| Document Number | 36949-121 |
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| Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036949/000121 |
| Instrument | 1808201570 |
| Name | E CAMBRIDGE SVGS BK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 19, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 High St was $10,626, up 6.6% 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 | $10,626.00 (+6.6%) | $985,700 (+10.26%) Land $372,900 Building $612,800 | $781,160 (-2.68%) |
| 2025 | $9,968.00 (+21.62%) | $894,000 (+24.13%) Land $350,900 Building $543,100 | $802,655 |
| 2024 | $8,196.00 (+1.74%) | $720,200 (+9.34%) Land $352,600 Building $367,600 | |
| 2023 | $8,056.00 | $658,700 Land $290,600 Building $368,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · Coastal Storm |
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 87 High 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: 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 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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