Essex County and Boxford Town property record for 166 Main St, Boxford, MA 01921
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,508 sqft · built 1859 |
| Lot Size | 15.4 acres (670,824 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,950 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | BOXF M:027 B:001 L:018 |
| Primary APN | BOXF M:027 B:001 L:018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,508 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,625 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,684 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1859 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1859 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 670,824 sqft (15.4 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 166 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BOXFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01921-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | HENRY K SHERRILL |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BOXFORD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOXFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 213100 |
166 Main St, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.
Source: Essex County and Boxford Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 MAIN ST, BOXFORD, MA 01921-2520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041424-524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOXFORD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 166 MAIN ST, BOXFORD, MA 01921-2520 |
| Document Number | 041424-524 |
| Book / Page | 41424 / 524 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230202001490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 MAIN ST, BOXFORD, MA 01921-2520 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 166 Main St was $14,950, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Boxford Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Boxford Town |
| Elementary School District | Boxford School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Masconomet School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,950.00 (+3.83%) | $1,104,100 (+3.14%) Land $419,900 Building $684,200 | $1,193,607 (-13.2%) |
| 2025 | $14,398.00 (+2.81%) | $1,070,500 (-0.24%) Land $404,600 Building $665,900 | $1,375,125 |
| 2024 | $14,004.00 (+17.55%) | $1,073,100 (+24.66%) Land $404,200 Building $668,900 | |
| 2023 | $11,913.00 | $860,800 Land $361,700 Building $499,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Main St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 166 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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