Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$1,013,728$296 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $850,000 on Jul 22, 2022

12 HIGH ST

IPSWICH, MA 01938
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,424 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1M
$958K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$850,000 · Jul 22, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,965 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,017,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$379,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$638,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$980,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$992,747

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 01938These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,429
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.369 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$123,091
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,809
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12 High St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Ipswich 01938
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Ipswich 01938

What homes are worth in Ipswich 01938

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$331K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Ipswich 01938.

How it measures up in Ipswich 01938

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ipswich 01938.

Estimated value$1,013,728
CheaperTypical $806,744Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $422Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,890 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 12 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIpswich 01938Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,013,72870% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2965% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than3,424 ft²89% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac66% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than18909% of homes10% of homes

About 12 High St

How much is 12 High St, Ipswich, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 High St, Ipswich, MA is $1,013,728 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $958,034 to $1,069,422. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 High St, Ipswich, MA last sell?

12 High St, Ipswich, MA last sold on Jul 22, 2022 for $850,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 High St, Ipswich, MA?

12 High St, Ipswich, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,424 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 12 High St, Ipswich, MA built?

12 High St, Ipswich, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 12 High St, Ipswich, MA compare to other homes in Ipswich 01938?

Among the 5,117 homes in Ipswich 01938, it is worth more than 70% of them ($1,013,728 against a typical $806,744), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($296 against a typical $422), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,424 ft² against a typical 1,890 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1890 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 81% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 High St, Ipswich, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12 High St, Ipswich, MA was $10,965. The county assessed it at $1,017,200.

More homes on High St

Closest homes

More homes in Ipswich 01938

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 12 High St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map