Essex County and Beverly City property record for 17 Sylvester Ave, Beverly, MA 01915
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 972 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,242 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $317,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,094 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R10 |
| Primary APN | R10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,345 sqft |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,242 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1776 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 SYLVESTER AVE |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01915-4011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 217202 |
17 Sylvester Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 SYLVESTER AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-4011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34755 / 518 |
| Transfer Doc | 034755-518 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Sylvester Ave was $6,094, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Beverly City |
| Unified School District | Beverly School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,094.00 (+4.89%) | $554,500 (+7.17%) Land $365,000 Building $189,500 | $542,830 |
| 2024 | $5,810.00 (+4.25%) | $517,400 (+4.55%) Land $327,800 Building $189,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,573.00 | $494,900 Land $305,400 Building $189,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Sylvester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 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 17 Sylvester Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 | BEVERLY WATER DEPT serves 47,461 people · EPA ID MA3030000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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