Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 12 Hereford Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,887 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,756 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0032 B:0043 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0032 B:0043 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,090 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,887 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 HEREFORD RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
12 Hereford Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2018.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 HEREFORD RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12 HEREFORD RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1815 |
| Document Number | 0000590033 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 590033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 12 HEREFORD RD MARBLEHEAD MA 019451815, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1815 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Hereford Rd was $6,756, down 2.4% 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 | $6,756.00 (-2.41%) | $789,200 (+3.16%) Land $547,200 Building $242,000 | $850,376 (-13.32%) |
| 2025 | $6,923.00 (+10.61%) | $765,000 (+9.52%) Land $547,200 Building $217,800 | $981,065 |
| 2024 | $6,259.00 (-3.31%) | $698,500 (+7.91%) Land $559,300 Building $139,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,473.00 | $647,300 Land $492,500 Building $154,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Hereford Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2012 · 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.
The area around 12 Hereford Rd 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 725 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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