Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 12 Taft St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,312 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,999 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0137 B:0054 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0137 B:0054 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,972 sqft |
| Basement Area | 775 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 775 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,312 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 TAFT ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-2440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | MARBLEHEAD |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 203301 |
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 TAFT ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NATIONAL GRAND BK/MARBLEHEAD |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NATIONAL GRAND BK/MARBLEHEAD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018181015004100 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37081 / 320 |
| Transfer Doc | 037081-320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 TAFT ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000000130 |
| Book / Page | 43490 / 39 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12 TAFT ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2440 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12 TAFT ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2440 |
| Document Number | 37081-320 |
| Book / Page | 037081 / 000320 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15004100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,283.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 TAFT ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019452440, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2440 |
| Document Number | 37081-323 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037081/000323 |
| Instrument | 15004110 |
| Name | NATIONAL GRAND BK/MARBLEHEAD |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 14, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 12 TAFT ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2440 |
| Document Number | 36283-243 |
| Book / Page | 036283 / 000243 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36283-243 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 036283/000243 |
| Instrument | 1710270020 |
| Name | NATIONAL GRAND BK/MARBLEHEAD |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $7,999.00 (-1.72%) | $934,500 (+3.91%) Land $538,100 Building $396,400 | $1,050,600 (+10.69%) |
| 2025 | $8,139.00 (+5.16%) | $899,300 (+4.11%) Land $538,100 Building $361,200 | $949,145 |
| 2024 | $7,740.00 (+0.48%) | $863,800 (+12.14%) Land $514,200 Building $349,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,703.00 | $770,300 Land $490,300 Building $280,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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.
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 526 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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