Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 20 Forest St, Saugus, MA 01906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,784 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,745 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SAUG M:010-C B:0007 L:0004 |
| Primary APN | SAUG M:010-C B:0007 L:0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,784 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9751001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 FOREST ST |
| City | SAUGUS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01906-3220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUGUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 208401 |
20 Forest St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2000.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 FOREST ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16169 / 408 |
| Transfer Doc | 1616000408 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Forest St was $6,745, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Saugus Town |
| Unified School District | Saugus School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,745.00 (+2.85%) | $647,300 (+5.42%) Land $363,600 Building $282,600 | $667,883 (-6.9%) |
| 2025 | $6,558.00 (+2.71%) | $614,000 (+2.42%) Land $332,200 Building $281,800 | $717,345 |
| 2024 | $6,385.00 (+3.65%) | $599,500 (+9.58%) Land $323,200 Building $276,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,160.00 | $547,100 Land $282,800 Building $264,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 Forest St 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 |
|---|
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 | SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,844 people · EPA ID MA3262000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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