Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 144 Forest St, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,742 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $459,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,376 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0002 |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,742 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,391 sqft |
| Basement Area | 626 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 626 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 144 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-1916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
144 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ALIGN CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALIGN CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36131 / 505 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1916 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38745-397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38745/397 |
| Instrument | 20200724001860 |
| Name | ALIGN CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 144 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1916 |
| Document Number | 36131-505 |
| Book / Page | 036131 / 000505 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1708280105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,093.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 144 FOREST ST MIDDLETON MA 019491916, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1916 |
| Document Number | 36131-508 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 036131/000508 |
| Instrument | 1708280106 |
| Name | ALIGN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 27, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 144 Forest St was $8,376, up 8.4% 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 | $8,376.00 (+8.36%) | $665,300 (+2.34%) Land $340,300 Building $310,600 | $775,956 (+16.82%) |
| 2025 | $7,730.00 (+8.9%) | $650,100 (+7.99%) Land $336,400 Building $313,700 | $664,240 |
| 2024 | $7,098.00 (-8.58%) | $602,000 (-0.22%) Land $303,100 Building $298,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,764.00 | $603,300 Land $336,400 Building $266,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 Forest St 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 144 Forest 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 | 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 43 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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