Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 159 Elm St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,789 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 1.48 acres (64,469 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Sep 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $9,235 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:54 B:0128 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:54 B:0128 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,789 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,724 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 804 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 740 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 64,469 sqft (1.48 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 159 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Block | 128 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 266400 |
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 ELM ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 8535 / 285 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 39927-377 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 ELM ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3418 |
| Document Number | 39927-377 |
| Book / Page | 39927 / 377 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210528002000 |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 ELM ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3418 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 ELM ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3418 |
| Document Number | 39373-598 |
| Book / Page | 39373 / 598 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210104006770 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 ELM ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3418 |
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,235.00 (+1.37%) | $613,600 (+3.06%) Land $304,800 Building $308,800 | $657,754 (+10.71%) |
| 2025 | $9,110.00 (+5.5%) | $595,400 (+7.84%) Land $295,900 Building $299,500 | $594,130 |
| 2024 | $8,635.00 (+2.52%) | $552,100 (+7.1%) Land $279,400 Building $272,700 | |
| 2023 | $8,423.00 | $515,500 Land $242,800 Building $272,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 4 (2006–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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.
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 | 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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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