16 Washington Sq, Marblehead, MA 01945 Property Records

Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 16 Washington Sq, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,746 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.267 acres (11,626 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,950,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill	$27,145 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MARB M:0132 B:0009 L:0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MARB M:0132 B:0009 L:0`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	4,746 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,582 sqft
Basement Area	1,366 sqft
Unfinished Basement	683 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,626 sqft (0.267 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16 WASHINGTON SQ
City	MARBLEHEAD
State	MA
Zip	01945-3227
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CR
Legal Block	9
Jurisdiction	MARBLEHEAD MA
Township / Civil Division	MARBLEHEAD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	203301

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Marblehead Historic District listed 1984 · 988 contributing resources · NRIS 84002402

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	391 OCEAN AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3726
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 14, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	38561 / 217
Prior Transfer Date	May 12, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	38561-217
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MARBLEHEAD MA
Recording Date	May 29, 2020
Property Address	16 WASHINGTON SQ, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3227
Document Number	38561-217
Book / Page	38561 / 217
Instrument Date	May 12, 2020
Instrument	20200529001200
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	391 OCEAN AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3726

Mortgage

Document Number	200529001210
Date	May 29, 2020
Instrument	200529001210

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Marblehead Town
Unified School District	Marblehead School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$27,145.00 (+8.41%)	$3,171,200 (+14.62%) Land $1,160,800 Building $2,010,400	$2,632,208 (+6.25%)
2025	$25,040.00 (-0.82%)	$2,766,800 (-1.81%) Land $1,105,500 Building $1,661,300	$2,477,315
2024	$25,247.00 (+16.19%)	$2,817,800 (+29.68%) Land $1,188,400 Building $1,629,400
2023	$21,729.00	$2,172,900 Land $829,100 Building $1,343,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone VE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	45 units insured incl. 43 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	10 (1978–1992)
Most Recent Claim	Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm
Claims by Event	Winter Coastal Storm, Dec 1992 · 6 claims Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow, Feb 1978 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MARBLEHEAD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 20,441 people · EPA ID MA3168000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	Mar 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 235 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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