Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 1 Lafayette St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,410 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,912 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 77-78 |
| Primary APN | 77-78 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,048 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,410 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 77-78 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST |
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Block | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
1 Lafayette St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3814 |
| Document Number | 35861-602 |
| Book / Page | 035861 / 000602 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1705120297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,869.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1A LAFAYETTE ST AMESBURY MA 019133814, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3814 |
| Document Number | 35861-604 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035861/000604 |
| Instrument | 1705120299 |
| Name | WASHINGTON TR MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Lafayette St was $7,912, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,912.00 (+3.49%) | $525,700 (+5.2%) Land $246,200 Building $279,500 | $643,403 (+8.62%) |
| 2025 | $7,645.00 (+4.31%) | $499,700 (+6.64%) Land $232,200 Building $267,500 | $592,325 |
| 2024 | $7,329.00 (+8.74%) | $468,600 (+13.6%) Land $219,000 Building $249,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,740.00 | $412,500 Land $190,400 Building $222,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1 Lafayette 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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