Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 20 Hillside Ave, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.979 acres (42,660 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $10,275 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:76 B:0026 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:76 B:0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,894 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| Basement Area | 678 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 270 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,660 sqft (0.979 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 95 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE |
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-2206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
20 Hillside Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE, AMESBURY, MA 01913-2206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| May 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37531 / 190 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 37531-190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Property Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE, AMESBURY, MA 01913-2206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039450-132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39450/132 |
| Instrument | 20210125005860 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE, AMESBURY, MA 01913-2206 |
| Document Number | 37531-190 |
| Book / Page | 37531 / 190 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190523003050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 HILLSIDE AVE, AMESBURY, MA 01913-2206 |
| Document Number | 190523003060 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190523003060 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Hillside Ave was $10,275, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,275.00 (+2.19%) | $682,700 (+3.88%) Land $342,000 Building $340,700 | $688,637 (+33.32%) |
| 2025 | $10,055.00 (+4.55%) | $657,200 (+6.88%) Land $332,000 Building $325,200 | $516,515 |
| 2024 | $9,617.00 (+9.36%) | $614,900 (+14.25%) Land $313,100 Building $301,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,794.00 | $538,200 Land $272,200 Building $266,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Hillside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 20 Hillside Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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