Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 158 Forest St, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,299 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,137 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0017 |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,299 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,549 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 158 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-1915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
158 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 158 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 158 Forest St was $10,137, up 8.5% 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 | $10,137.00 (+8.53%) | $805,200 (+2.51%) Land $304,500 Building $485,000 | $1,292,013 (+28.17%) |
| 2025 | $9,340.00 (+12.64%) | $785,500 (+11.69%) Land $301,000 Building $484,500 | $1,008,045 |
| 2024 | $8,292.00 (-8.04%) | $703,300 (+0.39%) Land $271,200 Building $432,100 | |
| 2023 | $9,017.00 | $700,600 Land $301,000 Building $399,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 158 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 158 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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