Essex County and Lynnfield Town property record for 21 Birch Rd, Lynnfield, MA 01940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 6,108 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,767 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,007,500 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $17,079 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LYNF M:0036 B:0000 L:0816 |
| Primary APN | LYNF M:0036 B:0000 L:0816 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,108 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,292 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 573 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,767 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 21 BIRCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | LYNNFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Lot Number | 816 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNNFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNNFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 209100 |
21 Birch Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Essex County and Lynnfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 SUMMER ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-1830 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34944 / 151 |
| Transfer Doc | 34944-151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Birch Rd was $17,079, up 12.7% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Lynnfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Lynnfield Town |
| Unified School District | Lynnfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,079.00 (+12.75%) | $1,490,300 (+3.89%) Land $602,500 Building $887,800 | $1,554,547 (-6.8%) |
| 2025 | $15,148.00 (+7.3%) | $1,434,500 (+6.79%) Land $579,200 Building $855,300 | $1,667,915 |
| 2024 | $14,118.00 (+4.67%) | $1,343,300 (+12.54%) Land $541,300 Building $802,000 | |
| 2023 | $13,488.00 | $1,193,600 Land $513,400 Building $680,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Birch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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 21 Birch Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | LYNNFIELD CENTER WATER DISTRICT serves 8,525 people · EPA ID MA3164000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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