Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 253 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,506 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $505,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,769 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:77 B:0022 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:77 B:0022 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,506 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,488 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,180 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 253 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
253 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262660 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43355 / 575 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 043157-458 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 253 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Document Number | 0000000560 |
| Book / Page | 43554 / 177 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026560 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Document Number | 0000000560, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43554/177 |
| Instrument | 2026560 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 253 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Document Number | 043355-575 |
| Book / Page | 43355 / 575 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 253 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Document Number | 043157-458 |
| Book / Page | 43157 / 458 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251230003610 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Main St was $6,769, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,769.00 (+1.41%) | $449,800 (+3.09%) Land $230,400 Building $219,400 | $505,099 (-24.05%) |
| 2025 | $6,675.00 (+5.62%) | $436,300 (+7.97%) Land $223,700 Building $212,600 | $665,000 |
| 2024 | $6,320.00 (+2.73%) | $404,100 (+7.33%) Land $211,000 Building $193,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,152.00 | $376,500 Land $183,400 Building $193,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 253 Main St 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 | 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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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