Essex County and Middleton Town property record for 189 Forest St, Middleton, MA 01949
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,173 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.649 acres (28,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $8,876 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0065 |
| Primary APN | MIDD M:0015 B:0000 L:0065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,173 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,275 sqft (0.649 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 189 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01949-1908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLETON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 212102 |
189 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2000.
Source: Essex County and Middleton Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 FOREST ST, MIDDLETON, MA 01949-1908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16346 / 594 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 189 Forest St was $8,876, up 6.1% 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 | $8,876.00 (+6.08%) | $705,000 (+0.18%) Land $312,300 Building $390,300 | $813,061 (-1.85%) |
| 2025 | $8,367.00 (+6.45%) | $703,700 (+5.55%) Land $308,700 Building $395,000 | $828,400 |
| 2024 | $7,860.00 (+2.87%) | $666,700 (+12.3%) Land $278,200 Building $388,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,641.00 | $593,700 Land $308,700 Building $285,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 189 Forest 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 | 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 | MIDDLETON WATER DEPT. serves 7,291 people · EPA ID MA3184000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from DANVERS WATER DEPT. |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jul 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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