Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 17 River St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $264,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,999 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | AMES M:66 B:0006 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:66 B:0006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,756 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,048 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,780 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 17 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
17 River St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 RIVER ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20182420 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37251 / 47 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 37251-47 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Property Address | 17 RIVER ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3704 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38563-97 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38563/97 |
| Instrument | 20200529003990 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 RIVER ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3704 |
| Document Number | 37251-47 |
| Book / Page | 37251 / 47 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181231002420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 17 RIVER ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3704 |
| Document Number | 181231002430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 181231002430 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 River St was $7,999, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,999.00 (+1.38%) | $531,500 (+3.06%) Land $256,800 Building $274,700 | $591,411 (+5.68%) |
| 2025 | $7,890.00 (+5.58%) | $515,700 (+7.93%) Land $249,300 Building $266,400 | $559,645 |
| 2024 | $7,473.00 (+2.29%) | $477,800 (+6.87%) Land $235,200 Building $242,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,306.00 | $447,100 Land $204,500 Building $242,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 River St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal 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 17 River St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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