Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 15 Driftwood Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,116 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.522 acres (22,730 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,863 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0075 B:0028 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0075 B:0028 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,116 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,066 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,066 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,730 sqft (0.522 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 15 DRIFTWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | DRIFTWOOD ROAD |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 203200 |
15 Driftwood Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2012.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 DRIFTWOOD RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1250 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31839 / 3 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 15 DRIFTWOOD RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1250 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36304-560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36304/560 |
| Instrument | 171102002550 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Driftwood Rd was $10,863, up 5.5% 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 | $10,863.00 (+5.52%) | $1,269,100 (+11.56%) Land $938,400 Building $330,700 | $1,212,096 (-3.44%) |
| 2025 | $10,295.00 (+6.72%) | $1,137,600 (+5.66%) Land $832,200 Building $305,400 | $1,255,330 |
| 2024 | $9,647.00 (-0.27%) | $1,076,700 (+11.31%) Land $885,300 Building $191,400 | |
| 2023 | $9,673.00 | $967,300 Land $779,000 Building $188,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Driftwood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1991–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding |
| 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 15 Driftwood Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 196 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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