Essex County and Nahant Town property record for 20 Castle Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,530 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,182 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,116 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | NAHA M:0024 B:0000 L:0019 |
| Primary APN | NAHA M:0024 B:0000 L:0019 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,530 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,582 sqft |
| Basement Area | 330 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 330 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,182 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 20 CASTLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NAHANT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01908-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NAHANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 201100 |
20 Castle Rd, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 SPRING ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1471 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI RIVER WORKS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 40075 / 373 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4007000373 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20 CASTLE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1104 |
| Document Number | 040075-373 |
| Book / Page | 40075 / 373 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 36 LAWRENCE ST, EVERETT, MA 02149-5050 |
| Document Number | 0040075375 |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 40075/375 |
| Name | COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Property Address | 20 CASTLE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1104 |
| Document Number | 36598-247 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36598-247 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036598/000247 |
| Instrument | 1370 |
| Name | RIVER WORKS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Castle Rd was $6,116, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Nahant Town |
| Elementary School District | Nahant School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Swampscott School District in Nahant (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,116.00 (+3.43%) | $668,400 (+2.53%) Land $388,100 Building $280,300 | $688,152 |
| 2024 | $5,913.00 (+0.31%) | $651,900 (+0.52%) Land $371,600 Building $280,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,895.00 | $648,500 Land $289,000 Building $359,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Castle Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 43 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 47 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 47 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · river or lake 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 20 Castle Rd 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 | NAHANT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 3,334 people · EPA ID MA3196000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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