Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 196 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,081 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,650 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0067 B:0016 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0067 B:0016 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,081 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,813 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,758 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,758 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 196 ATLANTIC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-2840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH FARM LANDS 02 DIV |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4036 |
| Census Tract | 203200 |
196 Atlantic Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 ATLANTIC AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2840 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 38369-346 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 196 ATLANTIC AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2840 |
| Document Number | 38369-346 |
| Book / Page | 038369 / 000346 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27001660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11801 AMERICAN BAR CT GOLD RIVER CA 956708316, GOLD RIVER, CA 95670-8316 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 196 ATLANTIC AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2840 |
| Document Number | 38369-349 |
| Book / Page | 038369 / 000349 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27001670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 196 ATLANTIC AVE MARBLEHEAD MA 019452840, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2840 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Atlantic Ave was $10,650, up 7% from the year before.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,650.00 (+7.04%) | $1,244,200 (+13.17%) Land $702,300 Building $534,200 | $1,102,009 |
| 2025 | $9,950.00 (+3.61%) | $1,099,400 (+2.58%) Land $636,000 Building $463,400 | |
| 2024 | $9,603.00 (-0.06%) | $1,071,800 (+11.54%) Land $530,000 Building $541,800 | |
| 2023 | $9,609.00 | $960,900 Land $530,000 Building $430,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Atlantic Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 File median of 57 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 57 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 196 Atlantic Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 445 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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