Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 256 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,475 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,477 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:77 B:0033 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:77 B:0033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,738 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 976 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,475 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 17+18 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 MAIN ST |
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMAN R & VIRGINIA L OUELLET |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
256 Main St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36036 / 499 |
| Transfer Doc | 036036-499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Property Address | 256 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3717 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039776-137 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39776/137 |
| Instrument | 20210416003480 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 256 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3717 |
| Document Number | 36036-499 |
| Book / Page | 036036 / 000499 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1707210341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,824.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254-256 MAIN ST AMESBURY MA 019133717, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3717 |
| Document Number | 36036-502 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 036036/000502 |
| Instrument | 1707210342 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Main St was $9,477, up 6.6% 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 | $9,477.00 (+6.59%) | $629,700 (+8.36%) Land $228,000 Building $401,700 | $612,628 |
| 2025 | $8,891.00 (+1.3%) | $581,100 (+3.55%) Land $221,400 Building $359,700 | |
| 2024 | $8,777.00 (+0.58%) | $561,200 (+5.09%) Land $208,800 Building $352,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,726.00 | $534,000 Land $181,600 Building $352,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 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 256 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures