Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 14 James Ave, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,304 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 2.4 acres (104,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $14,674 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0028 B:0000 L:0018 E |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0028 B:0000 L:0018 E |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,046 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 104,544 sqft (2.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 14 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-2146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 E |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
14 James Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 JAMES AVE, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-2146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 29079 / 344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 14 James Ave was $14,674, up 11.6% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Middleton Town |
| Secondary School District | Masconomet School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Middleton School District (PK - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,674.00 (+11.61%) | $1,165,500 (+5.4%) Land $455,900 Building $705,500 | $1,272,022 (-8.32%) |
| 2025 | $13,148.00 (+17.52%) | $1,105,800 (+16.53%) Land $455,900 Building $649,900 | $1,387,475 |
| 2024 | $11,188.00 (-6.73%) | $948,900 (+1.81%) Land $427,900 Building $521,000 | |
| 2023 | $11,995.00 | $932,000 Land $465,900 Building $466,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 14 James Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MIDDLETON WATER DEPT. serves 7,291 people · EPA ID MA3184000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DANVERS WATER DEPT. |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jul 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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