197 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915 Property Records

Essex County and Beverly City property record for 197 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,761 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.191 acres (8,307 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$640,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$7,969 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Sale
Oct 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNR10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNR10
Alternative APNs
  • BEVE M:0022 B:0252 L
  • 5451

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,761 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,183 sqft
Basement Area1,028 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,028 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,307 sqft (0.191 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number5451
Street Address197 HALE ST
CityBEVERLY
StateMA
Zip01915-3848
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR10
Legal Block252
JurisdictionBEVERLY MA
Township / Civil DivisionBEVERLY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract217601

Owner

Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5 PENNY LN, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3859
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 21, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 4, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20203270
Deed Book / Page38539 / 222
Prior Transfer DateMay 14, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc38539-222
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBEVERLY MA
Recording DateMay 21, 2020
Property Address197 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3848
Document Number38539-222
Book / Page038539 / 000222
Instrument DateMay 14, 2020
Instrument21003270
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,918.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5 PENNY LN BEVERLY MA 019153859, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3859

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBEVERLY MA
Recording DateOct 4, 2019
Property Address197 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3848
Document Number37908-259
Book / Page037908 / 000259
Instrument DateOct 4, 2019
Instrument1004004500
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,280.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address43 CORNELL RD BEVERLY MA 019151611, BEVERLY, MA 01915-1611

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Beverly City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityBeverly City
Unified School DistrictBeverly School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,969.00 (+0.34%)$725,100 (+2.53%) Land $407,900 Building $317,200$853,676
2024$7,942.00 (+3.98%)$707,200 (+4.26%) Land $390,000 Building $317,200
2023$7,638.00$678,300 Land $375,700 Building $302,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBEVERLY WATER DEPT
serves 47,461 people · EPA ID MA3030000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionNov 2025

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon.

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