Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 171 Forest St, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.603 acres (26,262 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $880,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,294 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0088 |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0088 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,262 sqft (0.603 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 171 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-1910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST STREET PINES |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
171 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1910 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 41919 / 498 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 171 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1910 |
| Document Number | 041919-498 |
| Book / Page | 41919 / 498 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231221001160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 171 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1910 |
| Document Number | 231221001170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 231221001170 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 171 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1910 |
| Document Number | 37916-297 |
| Book / Page | 37916 / 297 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191008003890 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1910 |
| Document Number | 191008003900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 191008003900 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Forest St was $11,294, up 13.3% from the year before.
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 | $11,294.00 (+13.31%) | $897,100 (+7.01%) Land $306,200 Building $586,700 | $933,030 (+1.17%) |
| 2025 | $9,967.00 (+8.8%) | $838,300 (+7.89%) Land $302,600 Building $535,700 | $922,260 |
| 2024 | $9,161.00 (+6.55%) | $777,000 (+16.3%) Land $272,700 Building $504,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,598.00 | $668,100 Land $302,600 Building $365,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 171 Forest St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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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