Essex County and Rowley Town property record for 188 Central St, Rowley, MA 01969
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 1.54 acres (67,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $102,000 (Apr 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $7,645 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROWL M:0022 B:0001 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | ROWL M:0022 B:0001 L:0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,062 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 67,405 sqft (1.54 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 188 CENTRAL ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROWLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01969-1317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OUT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ROWLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROWLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 270100 |
Source: Essex County and Rowley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 CENTRAL ST, ROWLEY, MA 01969-1317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042981-250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROWLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 188 CENTRAL ST, ROWLEY, MA 01969-1317 |
| Document Number | 042981-250 |
| Book / Page | 42981 / 250 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251001001750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 188 CENTRAL ST, ROWLEY, MA 01969-1317 |
Source: Essex County and Rowley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Rowley Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,645.00 (+5.25%) | $632,300 (+2.45%) Land $320,200 Building $312,100 | $675,788 (+4.09%) |
| 2025 | $7,264.00 (+7.65%) | $617,200 (+10.67%) Land $305,100 Building $312,100 | $649,230 |
| 2024 | $6,748.00 (+2.62%) | $557,700 (+10.41%) Land $290,600 Building $267,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,576.00 | $505,100 Land $252,300 Building $252,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | ROWLEY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,161 people · EPA ID MA3254000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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