Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $340,000 on Oct 31, 2013
18 CONGRESS ST
IPSWICH, MA 01938
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,449 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$340,000 · Oct 31, 2013
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,616 (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.$706,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$327,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$378,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$678,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$747,970
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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%
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How this home compares
18 Congress 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.
- Bigger than 72% of homes in Essex County
- Has a smaller lot than 66% 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.
Living area2,449 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,889 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 70% of homes nearby
Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger
Bigger than 34% of homes nearby
Year built1960
OlderTypical 1965Newer
Newer than 46% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ipswich 01938 | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,449 ft² | 70% of homes | 72% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.29 ac | 34% of homes | 51% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1960 | 46% of homes | 54% of homes |
About 18 Congress St
When did 18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA last sell?
18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA last sold on Oct 31, 2013 for $340,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA?
18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,449 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.
When was 18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA built?
18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.
How does 18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA compare to other homes in Ipswich 01938?
Among the 5,117 homes in Ipswich 01938, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,449 ft² against a typical 1,889 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1960 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Congress St, Ipswich, MA was $7,616. The county assessed it at $706,500.
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