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1 Ward Rd, Nahant, MA 01908 Property Records

Essex County and Nahant Town property record for 1 Ward Rd, Nahant, MA 01908

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,377 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,186 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$2,500 (Aug 2011)
Tax Bill$7,580 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Refinance
Jan 2020 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APNNAHA M:0024 B:0000 L:0043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNNAHA M:0024 B:0000 L:0043

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,377 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,743 sqft
Basement Area849 sqft
Unfinished Basement170 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,186 sqft (0.142 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address1 WARD RD
CityNAHANT
StateMA
Zip01908-1137
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal SubdivisionJAMES & MARYBETH GODWIN
Legal Lot Number43
JurisdictionNAHANT MA
Township / Civil DivisionNAHANT
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract201100

Owner

Source: Essex County and Nahant Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1 WARD RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1137
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 7, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION
Jan 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 5, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 5, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 3, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page30574 / 126
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNAHANT MA
Property Address1 WARD RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1137
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number041235-200
DateOct 7, 2022
Book Page41235/200
Instrument20221007003380
Lender
NameHARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueNov 1, 2047

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNAHANT MA
Property Address1 WARD RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1137
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number38180-205
DateJan 9, 2020
Book Page38180/205
Instrument20200109000600
Lender
NameHARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueFeb 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Nahant Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionNahant Town
Elementary School DistrictNahant School District (PK - 06)
Secondary School DistrictSwampscott School District in Nahant (7-12) (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,580.00 (+5.67%)$828,400 (+4.75%) Land $301,200 Building $527,200$1,105,800
2024$7,173.00 (+3.75%)$790,800 (+3.97%) Land $263,600 Building $527,200
2023$6,914.00$760,600 Land $263,600 Building $497,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation13.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 43 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies46 units insured
incl. 3 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims47 (1978–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA15 of 47
Most Recent ClaimMar 2018 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 2 claims
  • Coastal Storm, Oct 1991 · 12 claims
  • Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow, Feb 1978 · 9 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNAHANT WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 3,334 people · EPA ID MA3196000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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