Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 17 Whittier Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,688 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,042 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $19,411 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0175 B:0018 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0175 B:0018 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,395 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 608 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,042 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 17 WHITTIER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITTIER PONDS |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 203302 |
17 Whittier Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 WHITTIER RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33103 / 70 |
| Transfer Doc | 0033103-70 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Whittier Rd was $19,411, up 1.5% from the year before.
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 | $19,411.00 (+1.52%) | $2,267,600 (+7.33%) Land $1,240,600 Building $1,027,000 | $1,988,368 (+12.4%) |
| 2025 | $19,121.00 (-5.13%) | $2,112,800 (-6.07%) Land $1,173,500 Building $939,300 | $1,768,995 |
| 2024 | $20,154.00 (+10.9%) | $2,249,300 (+23.77%) Land $1,341,100 Building $908,200 | |
| 2023 | $18,173.00 | $1,817,300 Land $1,089,700 Building $727,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Whittier Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 Whittier Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | MARBLEHEAD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 20,441 people · EPA ID MA3168000 |
|---|---|
| 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 261 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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