How IP Tracking Works

Can someone find your house using just your IP address? The short answer is no, but they can get surprisingly close.

The Geolocation Database

Companies like MaxMind or IPinfo maintain massive databases. They link IP ranges to specific Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and their physical data centers.

What can be seen?

• Your City/Region: Usually accurate.
• Your ISP: (e.g., Comcast, AT&T, BT).
• Your Connection Type: Mobile data vs. Home fiber.

The Privacy Limit

An IP address does not contain your name, street number, or apartment. To get that information, someone would need a court order (subpoena) to force your ISP to reveal who was using that IP at a specific time.