Essex County and Georgetown Town property record for 12 Charles St, Georgetown, MA 01833
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,667 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.928 acres (40,436 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,054 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GEOR M:00018 B:00000 L:00007 |
| Primary APN | GEOR M:00018 B:00000 L:00007 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,667 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,917 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,625 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,625 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,436 sqft (0.928 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12 CHARLES ST |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01833-1107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 265102 |
12 Charles St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Essex County and Georgetown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CHARLES ST, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-1107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) SERVICE CU |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HAVERHILL BANK |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20225760 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41274 / 86 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN MA |
| Property Address | 12 CHARLES ST, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-1107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041774-565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41774/565 |
| Instrument | 20230922003020 |
| Name | SERVICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12 CHARLES ST, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-1107 |
| Document Number | 0041274-86 |
| Book / Page | 41274 / 86 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221028005760 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 12 CHARLES ST, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-1107 |
| Document Number | 221028005770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 221028005770 |
| Name | HAVERHILL BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12 CHARLES ST, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-1107 |
| Document Number | 39042-515 |
| Book / Page | 039042 / 000515 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9006480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 12 CHARLES ST GEORGETOWN MA 018331107, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-1107 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Charles St was $9,054, up 24.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Georgetown Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Georgetown Town |
| Unified School District | Georgetown School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,054.00 (+24.42%) | $658,000 (-) Land $307,700 Building $350,300 | $689,527 (+22.05%) |
| 2025 | $7,277.00 (+4.72%) | $658,000 (+18.84%) Land $307,700 Building $350,300 | $564,965 |
| 2024 | $6,949.00 (-5.42%) | $553,700 (-2.17%) Land $212,200 Building $341,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,347.00 | $566,000 Land $212,200 Building $353,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Charles St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 Charles 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,766 people · EPA ID MA3105000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2025 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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