Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 168 Forest St, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 677 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,182 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0026 |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 677 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Basement Area | 677 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 677 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 168 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-1933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SALEM FIVE MTG CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201828001720 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36822 / 218 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 168 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1933 |
| Document Number | 043388-453 |
| Book / Page | 43388 / 453 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263490 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1933 |
| Document Number | 0000003490, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43388/453 |
| Instrument | 20263490 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Property Address | 168 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36009-212 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36009/212 |
| Instrument | 105 |
| Name | INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Property Address | 168 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38002-586 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Book Page | 38002/586 |
| Instrument | 20191106000210 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 168 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1933 |
| Document Number | 36822-218 |
| Book / Page | 36822 / 218 |
| Instrument | 180628001720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $34.01 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1933 |
| Document Number | 368220220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36822/0220 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MTG CO |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2048 |
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 | $4,182.00 (+8.2%) | $332,200 (+2.18%) Land $243,400 Building $88,800 | $427,988 (+18.37%) |
| 2025 | $3,865.00 (+8.75%) | $325,100 (+7.86%) Land $240,600 Building $84,500 | $361,570 |
| 2024 | $3,554.00 (-12.93%) | $301,400 (-4.98%) Land $216,900 Building $84,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,082.00 | $317,200 Land $240,600 Building $76,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.02% 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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