Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 245 Humphrey St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,470 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.375 acres (16,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $975,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,235 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0003 B:0032 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0003 B:0032 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,470 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,211 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,211 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,352 sqft (0.375 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 245 HUMPHREY ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
245 Humphrey St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2023.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 HUMPHREY ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 7, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 245 HUMPHREY ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1644 |
| Document Number | 041860-443 |
| Book / Page | 41860 / 443 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231115002900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | 245 HUMPHREY ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1644 |
| Document Number | 231115002910 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 231115002910 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 245 HUMPHREY ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1644 |
| Document Number | 00041511-9 |
| Book / Page | 41511 / 9 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230407001770 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 HUMPHREY ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1644 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 245 Humphrey St was $8,235, down 5.2% 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 | $8,235.00 (-5.19%) | $962,000 (+0.23%) Land $588,000 Building $365,100 | $1,066,528 (+2.65%) |
| 2025 | $8,686.00 (+4.26%) | $959,800 (+3.23%) Land $618,900 Building $340,900 | $1,039,015 |
| 2024 | $8,331.00 (-2.33%) | $929,800 (+9%) Land $557,000 Building $372,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,530.00 | $853,000 Land $557,000 Building $296,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 Humphrey 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 245 Humphrey 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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