Essex County and Georgetown Town property record for 179 Nelson St, Georgetown, MA 01833
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $9,188 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GEOR M:00004 B:00000 L:00011 |
| Primary APN | GEOR M:00004 B:00000 L:00011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,596 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,939 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 179 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01833-2305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 265101 |
179 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Essex County and Georgetown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 NELSON ST, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-2305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20477 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN MA |
| Property Address | 179 NELSON ST, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-2305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36825-163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36825/163 |
| Instrument | 180628005540 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GEORGETOWN MA |
| Property Address | 179 NELSON ST, GEORGETOWN, MA 01833-2305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39276-293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39276/293 |
| Instrument | 20201209003610 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Nelson St was $9,188, up 24.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Georgetown Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Georgetown Town |
| Unified School District | Georgetown School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,188.00 (+24.41%) | $667,700 (-) Land $309,200 Building $358,500 | $717,787 (+3.69%) |
| 2025 | $7,385.00 (+16.24%) | $667,700 (+31.9%) Land $309,200 Building $358,500 | $692,265 |
| 2024 | $6,353.00 (-2.62%) | $506,200 (+0.72%) Land $213,900 Building $292,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,524.00 | $502,600 Land $213,900 Building $288,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 179 Nelson 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,766 people · EPA ID MA3105000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2025 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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