Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 18 James Ave, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,166 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 2.43 acres (105,851 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $890,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $17,654 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0028 B:0000 L:0018 C |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0028 B:0000 L:0018 C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,166 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,563 sqft |
| Basement Area | 909 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 909 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 105,851 sqft (2.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-2146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 C |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
18 James Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2002.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 JAMES AVE, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-2146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19443 / 111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 James Ave was $17,654, up 11.8% 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 | $17,654.00 (+11.76%) | $1,402,200 (+5.54%) Land $456,500 Building $881,200 | $1,515,469 (-6.28%) |
| 2025 | $15,797.00 (+17.41%) | $1,328,600 (+16.43%) Land $456,500 Building $872,100 | $1,617,090 |
| 2024 | $13,454.00 (-6.8%) | $1,141,100 (+1.74%) Land $428,500 Building $712,600 | |
| 2023 | $14,435.00 | $1,121,600 Land $466,500 Building $655,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 James Ave 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 18 James Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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