Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 231 Middle Rd, Byfield, MA 01922
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,892 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 5.03 acres (219,107 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,275,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,689 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale Jul 2020 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0R14 B:0000 L:00017 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0R14 B:0000 L:00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,882 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 928 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 219,107 sqft (5.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 231 MIDDLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BYFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01922-2710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | AR4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5028 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 MIDDLE RD, BYFIELD, MA 01922-2710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PENTUCKET BANK |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
| May 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MASS GROWTH CAP CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 42003 / 439 |
| Transfer Doc | 00034998-2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 231 MIDDLE RD, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2710 |
| Document Number | 042003-439 |
| Book / Page | 42003 / 439 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240229001760 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 231 MIDDLE RD, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2710 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Property Address | 231 MIDDLE RD, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38719-58 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38719/58 |
| Instrument | 20200716003390 |
| Name | PENTUCKET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Property Address | 231 MIDDLE RD, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37411-281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37411/281 |
| Instrument | 20190329003490 |
| Name | READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Property Address | 231 MIDDLE RD, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2710 |
| Document Number | 36752-172 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 MIDDLE RD NEWBURY MA 019222710, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2710 |
| Document Number | 36752-172 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036752/000172 |
| Instrument | 1805312510 |
| Name | MASS GROWTH CAP CORP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Newbury Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,689.00 (+18.41%) | $1,166,300 (+22.06%) Land $445,400 Building $720,900 |
| 2024 | $7,338.00 (+1.63%) | $955,500 (+14.75%) Land $394,300 Building $561,200 |
| 2023 | $7,220.00 | $832,700 Land $350,700 Building $482,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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