Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 21 Sewall St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,074 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,549 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Sale Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0117 B:0041 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0117 B:0041 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,854 sqft |
| Basement Area | 868 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 868 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,074 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 21 SEWALL ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BR |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 203301 |
21 Sewall St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 SEWALL ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3350 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM EAST BOSTON SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42804 / 13 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 21 SEWALL ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3350 |
| Document Number | 0042804-13 |
| Book / Page | 42804 / 13 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 SEWALL ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3350 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 21 SEWALL ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3350 |
| Document Number | 36570-396 |
| Book / Page | 36570 / 396 |
| Instrument | 180306002100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $57.25 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 SEWALL ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3350 |
| Document Number | 36570-398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36570/398 |
| Instrument | 180306002110 |
| Name | EAST BOSTON SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.88% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Sewall St was $7,549, down 0.9% 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 | $7,549.00 (-0.89%) | $881,900 (+4.78%) Land $581,700 Building $293,700 | $802,335 (+5.27%) |
| 2025 | $7,617.00 (+4.76%) | $841,700 (+3.72%) Land $581,700 Building $260,000 | $762,185 |
| 2024 | $7,271.00 (-2.06%) | $811,500 (+9.31%) Land $555,800 Building $255,700 | |
| 2023 | $7,424.00 | $742,400 Land $530,000 Building $212,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Sewall St 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 | 3 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 21 Sewall 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 |
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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 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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