Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 246 High Rd, Newbury, MA 01951
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 1.29 acres (56,192 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $5,964 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0R26 B:0000 L:00010 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0R26 B:0000 L:00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,552 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,482 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,192 sqft (1.29 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 246 HIGH RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01951-2217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
246 High Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1993.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 HIGH RD, NEWBURY, MA 01951-2217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11717 / 112 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Property Address | 246 HIGH RD, NEWBURY, MA 01951-2217 |
| Document Number | 36626-524 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 36626-524 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036626/000524 |
| Instrument | 1804042250 |
| Name | FINANCE AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1020 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.42% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 246 High Rd was $5,964, up 5.3% from the year before.
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 | $5,964.00 (+5.28%) | $800,500 (+8.53%) Land $462,500 Building $338,000 | $792,205 |
| 2024 | $5,665.00 (-0.74%) | $737,600 (+12.05%) Land $418,200 Building $319,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,707.00 | $658,300 Land $374,700 Building $283,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 246 High Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 138 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 138 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 39 of 138 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 246 High Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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