Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 12 Atherton St, Saugus, MA 01906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,118 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,382 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SAUG M:008-G B:0009 L:0005 |
| Primary APN | SAUG M:008-G B:0009 L:0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,118 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,610 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 793 sqft |
| Basement Area | 793 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 793 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2111020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 ATHERTON ST |
| City | SAUGUS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01906-1502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUGUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 208302 |
12 Atherton St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2019.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 ATHERTON ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 37399-189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12 ATHERTON ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1502 |
| Document Number | 37399-189 |
| Book / Page | 037399 / 000189 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1903251820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 ATHERTON ST SAUGUS MA 019061502, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1502 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Atherton St was $6,382, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Saugus Town |
| Unified School District | Saugus School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,382.00 (+2.84%) | $612,500 (+5.4%) Land $327,300 Building $269,200 | $627,924 (+3.18%) |
| 2025 | $6,206.00 (+4.18%) | $581,100 (+3.9%) Land $297,500 Building $283,600 | $608,570 |
| 2024 | $5,957.00 (+2.2%) | $559,300 (+8.04%) Land $280,500 Building $278,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,829.00 | $517,700 Land $246,500 Building $271,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Atherton St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2010–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
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 12 Atherton St is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,844 people · EPA ID MA3262000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 450 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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