Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 173 Forest St, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,493 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $485,300 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $10,795 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0086 |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,493 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,921 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 173 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-1909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
173 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM EASTERN BANK |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33547 / 166 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 043188-435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Property Address | 173 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 043234-488 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43234/488 |
| Instrument | 20260219002980 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2033 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 173 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1909 |
| Document Number | 043188-435 |
| Book / Page | 43188 / 435 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260121001540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1909 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Forest St was $10,795, up 6% 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 | $10,795.00 (+6.03%) | $857,400 (+0.13%) Land $366,900 Building $472,600 | $906,728 |
| 2025 | $10,181.00 (+7.41%) | $856,300 (+6.5%) Land $362,900 Building $493,400 | |
| 2024 | $9,479.00 (+7.08%) | $804,000 (+16.89%) Land $328,900 Building $475,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,852.00 | $687,800 Land $362,900 Building $324,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 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 173 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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