Real Estate Investing in Ipswich, Massachusetts

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 13,820 • Essex County

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Should you buy in Ipswich, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.8% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $859,277
Avg Monthly Rent $2,448
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ipswich Real Estate

Ipswich, MA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are muted — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Ipswich's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Ipswich at $2,448/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

The 0% renter share in Ipswich masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$859,277
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,448
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MA)

ZIP Codes in Ipswich, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ipswich, MA

How expensive is real estate in Ipswich, MA?

In Ipswich, MA the median home value sits at $859K. Against the broader MA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Ipswich, MA?

Working renters make up the core of the Ipswich, MA tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is rental property easy to operate in Ipswich, MA?

MA law tenant-protective for landlords, and Ipswich inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Can I house hack in Ipswich, MA?

House hacking in Ipswich, MA is a challenging. With home values around $859K and rents at $2,448/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Ipswich, MA?

Rents in Ipswich, MA run near $2,448/mo. Compared with median home prices of $859K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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