Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 12 Lafayette St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.399 acres (17,379 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $354,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,852 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:67 B:0108 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:67 B:0108 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,575 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,379 sqft (0.399 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIKING ACRES AMESBURY |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
12 Lafayette St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 LAFAYETTE ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35284 / 245 |
| Transfer Doc | 35284-241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Property Address | 12 LAFAYETTE ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039993-328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39993/328 |
| Instrument | 20210618001730 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Lafayette St was $7,852, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,852.00 (+2.03%) | $521,700 (+3.72%) Land $252,800 Building $268,900 | $565,305 (+1.74%) |
| 2025 | $7,696.00 (+5.92%) | $503,000 (+8.27%) Land $238,500 Building $264,500 | $555,655 |
| 2024 | $7,266.00 (+0.07%) | $464,600 (+4.55%) Land $225,000 Building $239,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,261.00 | $444,400 Land $195,600 Building $248,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Lafayette 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 | 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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 157 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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