Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 244 Middle Rd, Byfield, MA 01922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,738 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $538,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,473 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0R22 B:0000 L:00018 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0R22 B:0000 L:00018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,738 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,865 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 152,460 sqft (3.5 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 244 MIDDLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BYFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01922-2711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR4 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND NEWBURY |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5029 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 MIDDLE RD, BYFIELD, MA 01922-2711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 28176 / 277 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 244 MIDDLE RD, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2711 |
| Document Number | 40269-589 |
| Book / Page | 40269 / 589 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210913002290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 MIDDLE RD, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2711 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Property Address | 244 MIDDLE RD, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38698-498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38698/498 |
| Instrument | 20200710002620 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,473.00 (+5.15%) | $1,003,100 (+8.4%) Land $432,000 Building $571,100 | $965,770 |
| 2024 | $7,107.00 (-1.92%) | $925,400 (+10.72%) Land $382,800 Building $542,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,246.00 | $835,800 Land $339,200 Building $496,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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