Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 1 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,906 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,114 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0071 B:0029 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0071 B:0029 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,762 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,906 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1951 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
1 Lafayette St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1951 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34571 / 422 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042146-167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1951 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 040963-359 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40963/359 |
| Instrument | 20220527002240 |
| Name | MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1951 |
| Document Number | 40435-232 |
| Book / Page | 40435 / 232 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211029007090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1951 |
| Document Number | 40435-234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40435/234 |
| Instrument | 20211029007100 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1951 |
| Document Number | 040435-232 |
| Book / Page | 40435 / 232 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211029007090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1951 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 20211029007100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211029007100 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 1 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1951 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37314-561 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37314/561 |
| Instrument | 20190206000610 |
| Name | MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Lafayette St was $6,114, down 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Marblehead Town |
| Unified School District | Marblehead School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,114.00 (-5.79%) | $714,200 (-0.4%) Land $475,700 Building $238,500 | $689,388 (+5.71%) |
| 2025 | $6,490.00 (+20.03%) | $717,100 (+18.82%) Land $500,700 Building $216,400 | $652,175 |
| 2024 | $5,407.00 (-11.61%) | $603,500 (-1.34%) Land $450,600 Building $152,900 | |
| 2023 | $6,117.00 | $611,700 Land $450,600 Building $161,100 |
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 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1 Lafayette St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MARBLEHEAD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 20,441 people · EPA ID MA3168000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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