Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 17 Watson St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,652 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $970,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,041 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0134 B:0059 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0134 B:0059 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,146 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 984 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,652 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 17 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 203302 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 WATSON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202420241223003270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42503 / 21 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 17 WATSON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 043220-228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43220/228 |
| Instrument | 20260211000800 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Marblehead Town |
| Unified School District | Marblehead School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,041.00 (-4.22%) | $1,056,200 (+1.27%) Land $785,000 Building $271,200 | $1,010,167 (+10.28%) |
| 2025 | $9,439.00 (+1.48%) | $1,043,000 (+0.47%) Land $785,000 Building $258,000 | $915,990 |
| 2024 | $9,301.00 (+5.04%) | $1,038,100 (+17.23%) Land $785,000 Building $253,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,855.00 | $885,500 Land $676,300 Building $209,200 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 units insured incl. 29 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MARBLEHEAD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 20,441 people · EPA ID MA3168000 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 949 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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