Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 18 Bessom St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 ba · 12,160 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,305 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $18,407 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Refinance Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0109 B:0037 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0109 B:0037 L:0 |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 12 Half Baths |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 12,160 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,305 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 BESSOM ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-2329 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 203301 |
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 WHARF ST, 2G, SALEM, MA 01970-5147 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 18 BESSOM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041921-250 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41921/250 |
| Instrument | 20231222000450 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 18 BESSOM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040746-277 |
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| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40746/277 |
| Instrument | 20220224000470 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,407.00 (-0.58%) | $2,150,300 (+5.11%) Land $1,379,100 Building $755,600 |
| 2025 | $18,514.00 (+4.2%) | $2,045,700 (+3.17%) Land $1,315,700 Building $730,000 |
| 2024 | $17,767.00 (-1.76%) | $1,982,900 (+9.64%) Land $1,268,100 Building $714,800 |
| 2023 | $18,085.00 | $1,808,500 Land $1,093,700 Building $714,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Claims | 13 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 759 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 |
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