Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 16 School St, Byfield, MA 01922
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,741 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (May 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $1,597 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0R17 B:0000 L:00019 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0R17 B:0000 L:00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 21,741 sqft (0.499 acres) |
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| Street Address | 16 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BYFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01922-1609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | AR4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
16 School St, residential vacant land, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 1989.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SCHOOL ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 School St was $1,597, down 3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Newbury Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,597.00 (-2.98%) | $214,300 (-) Land $214,300 |
| 2024 | $1,646.00 | $214,300 Land $214,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16 School St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 16 School 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 | 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 | BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT serves 2,228 people · EPA ID MA3205001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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