Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 20 Columbia Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $690,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,452 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance Jan 2024 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0033 B:0049 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0033 B:0049 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,244 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,313 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 20 COLUMBIA RD |
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| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 8 |
| Census Block | 8011 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
20 Columbia Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 EMERSON PL, BOSTON, MA 02114-2275 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37187 / 461 |
| Transfer Doc | 037187-461 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 20 COLUMBIA RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040029-342 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40029/342 |
| Instrument | 20210628007610 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 20 COLUMBIA RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041948-365 |
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| Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Book Page | 41948/365 |
| Instrument | 20240116000310 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 20 COLUMBIA RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37784-301 |
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| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37784/301 |
| Instrument | 20190826003070 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20 COLUMBIA RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1134 |
| Document Number | 37187-461 |
| Book / Page | 037187 / 000461 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1811305250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,146.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4 EMERSON PL BOSTON MA 021142275, BOSTON, MA 02114-2275 |
| Document Number | 37187-464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037187/000464 |
| Instrument | 1811305260 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 29, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Columbia Rd was $8,452, up 5.7% 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 | $8,452.00 (+5.73%) | $987,400 (+11.79%) Land $592,500 Building $385,800 | $1,086,338 (+10.62%) |
| 2025 | $7,994.00 (+2.41%) | $883,300 (+1.39%) Land $533,300 Building $350,000 | $982,015 |
| 2024 | $7,806.00 (+3.27%) | $871,200 (+15.25%) Land $533,300 Building $337,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,559.00 | $755,900 Land $485,800 Building $270,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Columbia Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 20 Columbia 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 | 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 725 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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