Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 16 Forest St, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,500 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,727 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0017 B:0000 L:0034 |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0017 B:0000 L:0034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,678 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-2018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
16 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2003.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-2018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21869 / 237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Property Address | 16 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 40401-427 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40401/427 |
| Instrument | 20211021002540 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Forest St was $8,727, up 0.5% 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 | $8,727.00 (+0.54%) | $693,200 (-5.04%) Land $374,000 Building $307,700 | $754,310 (-14.3%) |
| 2025 | $8,680.00 (+0.32%) | $730,000 (-0.52%) Land $374,000 Building $356,000 | $880,175 |
| 2024 | $8,652.00 (+10.36%) | $733,800 (+20.45%) Land $347,600 Building $386,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,840.00 | $609,200 Land $347,600 Building $261,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 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 16 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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