Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 21 Nicholson St, Apt 4, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 429 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,702 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0129 B:0042 L:4 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0129 B:0042 L:4 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 429 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,441 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 21 NICHOLSON ST, 4 |
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| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3384 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGFISH CONDO |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 203301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Marblehead Historic District listed 1984 · 988 contributing resources · NRIS 84002402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
21 Nicholson St, Apt 4 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 NICHOLSON ST, 4, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3384 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22437 / 529 |
| Transfer Doc | 1541000186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Nicholson St, Apt 4 was $1,702, down 1% 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 | $1,702.00 (-0.99%) | $198,800 (+4.69%) Building $198,800 | $233,196 (-30.87%) |
| 2025 | $1,719.00 (+2.81%) | $189,900 (+1.77%) Building $189,900 | $337,345 |
| 2024 | $1,672.00 (-4.29%) | $186,600 (+6.81%) Building $186,600 | |
| 2023 | $1,747.00 | $174,700 Building $174,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Nicholson St, Apt 4 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 13 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · tidal / storm surge |
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 21 Nicholson St, Apt 4 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 |
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| 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 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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