Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 256 Walnut St, Saugus, MA 01906 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,339 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,567 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Mortgage Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SAUG M:013-E B:0006 L:0001 |
| Primary APN | SAUG M:013-E B:0006 L:0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,517 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,339 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2294002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 WALNUT ST |
| City | SAUGUS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01906-1155 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUGUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 208302 |
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records · APN SAUG M:013-E B:0006 L:0001
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 WALNUT ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1155 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 01, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 01, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 01, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 09, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 41691 / 439 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 09, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 40194-153 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Property Address | 256 WALNUT ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1155 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042457-353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42457/353 |
| Instrument | 20241127000180 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Property Address | 256 WALNUT ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1155 |
| Document Number | 041691-439 |
| Book / Page | 41691 / 439 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230801000050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 WALNUT ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1155 |
| Document Number | 20230731004850 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230731004850 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2053 |
| Document Number | 041691-229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41691/229 |
| Instrument | 20230731004850 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 WALNUT ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1155 |
| Document Number | 40194-153 |
| Book / Page | 40194 / 153 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210820001180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 03, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 WALNUT ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-1155 |
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Saugus Town |
| Unified School District | Saugus School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,567.00 (+6.81%) | $521,300 (+6.52%) Land $301,400 Building $219,900 | $584,155 |
| 2024 | $5,212.00 (+1.66%) | $489,400 (+7.49%) Land $274,000 Building $215,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,127.00 | $455,300 Land $246,600 Building $208,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250092083021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 58% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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.
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