Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 244 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,242 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.528 acres (22,987 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,600,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $29,630 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0903 B:0007 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0903 B:0007 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,242 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,165 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,621 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,621 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,621 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,987 sqft (0.528 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 244 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LSR |
| Legal Subdivision | CABOT ST CONDO |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 203200 |
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 OCEAN AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,630.00 (+8.37%) | $3,274,000 (+7.29%) Land $1,743,900 Building $1,530,100 | $3,602,400 |
| 2024 | $27,342.00 (-2.95%) | $3,051,600 (+8.32%) Land $1,694,100 Building $1,357,500 | |
| 2023 | $28,173.00 | $2,817,300 Land $1,619,300 Building $1,198,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 57 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 57 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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 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 | 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 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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