172 Forest St, Saugus, MA 01906 Property Records

Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 172 Forest St, Saugus, MA 01906

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.287 acres (12,502 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$625,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill	$6,874 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SAUG M:012-C B:0005 L:0003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SAUG M:012-C B:0005 L:0003`
Alternative APNs	`M:012=C B:0005 L:0003` `2583003`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,790 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,878 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,790 sqft
Basement Area	1,538 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,538 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,502 sqft (0.287 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2583003
Street Address	172 FOREST ST
City	SAUGUS
State	MA
Zip	01906-1960
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NA
Legal Subdivision	FELLS ACRES
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	SAUGUS MA
Township / Civil Division	SAUGUS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	208401

Owner

Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	172 FOREST ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1960
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023530
Deed Book / Page	41914 / 517
Transfer Doc	2227000159
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAUGUS MA
Recording Date	Dec 19, 2023
Property Address	172 FOREST ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1960
Document Number	041914-517
Book / Page	41914 / 517
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2023
Instrument	20231219000530
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	172 FOREST ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1960

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Saugus Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Saugus Town
Unified School District	Saugus School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,874.00 (+2.61%)	$643,600 (+2.32%) Land $342,300 Building $301,300	$666,710
2024	$6,699.00 (+3.01%)	$629,000 (+8.92%) Land $333,000 Building $296,000
2023	$6,503.00	$577,500 Land $291,400 Building $286,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2006)
Most Recent Claim	May 2006 · Severe Storms And 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

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	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,844 people · EPA ID MA3262000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	May 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20