Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 159 N Main St, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,197 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.464 acres (20,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,166 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Mortgage Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0017 B:0000 L:0053 |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0017 B:0000 L:0053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,197 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,769 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,105 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,105 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Earth |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,199 sqft (0.464 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 159 N MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-1656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 212101 |
159 N Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 N MAIN ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017364 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35823 / 71 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Property Address | 159 N MAIN ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1656 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042683-392 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42683/392 |
| Instrument | 20250428001120 |
| Name | NEW FED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 N MAIN ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1656 |
| Document Number | 35823-71 |
| Book / Page | 035823 / 000071 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1704260364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 N MAIN ST MIDDLETON MA 019491656, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1656 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 N Main St was $8,166, up 16.5% 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 | $8,166.00 (+16.49%) | $648,600 (+10.01%) Land $330,700 Building $317,900 | $712,944 (-16.6%) |
| 2025 | $7,010.00 (+7.8%) | $589,600 (+6.89%) Land $284,400 Building $305,200 | $854,810 |
| 2024 | $6,503.00 (-2.78%) | $551,600 (+6.14%) Land $284,400 Building $267,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,689.00 | $519,700 Land $284,400 Building $235,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 N Main 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 159 N Main 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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