Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 148 Orchard St, Byfield, MA 01922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,323 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.8 acres (78,408 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,604 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0R21 B:0000 L:00001 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0R21 B:0000 L:00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,323 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 78,408 sqft (1.8 acres) |
| Heating System | Electric |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 148 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BYFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01922-1605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR4 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN T KARAHLIS & RUTH J KARAH |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5031 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
148 Orchard St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 ORCHARD ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33410 / 495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 148 Orchard St was $5,604, down 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Newbury Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,604.00 (-0.25%) | $752,200 (+2.83%) Land $329,100 Building $423,100 | $850,630 |
| 2024 | $5,618.00 (-4.08%) | $731,500 (+8.29%) Land $329,100 Building $402,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,857.00 | $675,500 Land $307,300 Building $368,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 148 Orchard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 | 8 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 148 Orchard 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 | BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT serves 2,228 people · EPA ID MA3205001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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