Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 256 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,721 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,791 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0048 B:0039 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0048 B:0039 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,284 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,721 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 256 ATLANTIC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-2844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | GREYSTONE BEACH SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
256 Atlantic Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2009.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 ATLANTIC AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 256 ATLANTIC AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38464-123 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38464/123 |
| Instrument | 20200429001360 |
| Name | RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Atlantic Ave was $7,791, up 3.9% 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 | $7,791.00 (+3.95%) | $910,200 (+9.9%) Land $678,500 Building $231,700 | $894,940 (+16.07%) |
| 2025 | $7,495.00 (+28.58%) | $828,200 (+27.3%) Land $614,500 Building $213,700 | $771,020 |
| 2024 | $5,829.00 (-1%) | $650,600 (+0.45%) Land $512,100 Building $138,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,477.00 | $647,700 Land $512,100 Building $135,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Atlantic Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 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 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · river or lake 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.
The area around 256 Atlantic Ave 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 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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