Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 140 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,349 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.353 acres (15,387 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,085 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0037 B:0002 L:2 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0037 B:0002 L:2 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,349 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,558 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,387 sqft |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 140 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST RIVER ESTATE CONDO -II |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 8 |
| Census Block | 8000 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
140 Lafayette St, a condominium, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2017.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1159 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017960 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36316 / 37 |
| Transfer Doc | 36316-37 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 140 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1159 |
| Document Number | 36316-37 |
| Book / Page | 036316 / 000037 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1711080960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 140 LAFAYETTE ST #2 MARBLEHEAD MA 019451159, 2, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1159 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Lafayette St was $5,085, down 1% 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 | $5,085.00 (-0.95%) | $594,000 (+4.71%) Building $594,000 | $557,992 (-23.16%) |
| 2025 | $5,134.00 (-5.05%) | $567,300 (-6%) Building $567,300 | $726,180 |
| 2024 | $5,407.00 (-4.13%) | $603,500 (+7%) Building $603,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,640.00 | $564,000 Building $564,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 140 Lafayette St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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