Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 188 High Rd, Newbury, MA 01951
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,530 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,741 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trusts on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,461 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0R33 B:0000 L:00003 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0R33 B:0000 L:00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,530 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,475 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,741 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 188 HIGH RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01951-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trusts on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 62 MIDDLE ST, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950-2823 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ALIGN CREDIT UNION |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 36397 / 593 |
| Transfer Doc | 36397-593 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Property Address | 188 HIGH RD, NEWBURY, MA 01951-2212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38782-148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38782/148 |
| Instrument | 20200803004790 |
| Name | ALIGN CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 188 HIGH RD, NEWBURY, MA 01951-2212 |
| Document Number | 36397-593 |
| Book / Page | 036397 / 000593 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1712120840 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3 BROAD ST NEWBURYPORT MA 019502102, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950-2102 |
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Newbury Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,461.00 (+5.32%) | $733,000 (+8.58%) Land $400,100 Building $332,900 | $721,145 |
| 2024 | $5,185.00 (-0.67%) | $675,100 (+12.12%) Land $362,000 Building $313,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,220.00 | $602,100 Land $323,900 Building $278,200 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 138 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 39 of 138 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | NEWBURYPORT WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,335 people · EPA ID MA3206000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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