Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 149 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $552,300 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,990 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0054 B:0016 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0054 B:0016 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,026 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 149 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
149 Lafayette St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2021.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 39682 / 88 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 39682-88 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 149 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1113 |
| Document Number | 39682-88 |
| Book / Page | 39682 / 88 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210324003200 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 149 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1113 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 149 Lafayette St was $5,990, down 7.2% 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 | $5,990.00 (-7.16%) | $699,800 (-1.84%) Land $509,600 Building $190,200 | $662,450 (-4.4%) |
| 2025 | $6,452.00 (+20.55%) | $712,900 (+19.35%) Land $536,400 Building $176,500 | $692,930 |
| 2024 | $5,352.00 (-10.08%) | $597,300 (+0.35%) Land $482,700 Building $114,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,952.00 | $595,200 Land $482,700 Building $112,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 149 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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