Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 26 Birch St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,727 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,889 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $519,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,047 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0052 B:0023 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0052 B:0023 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,727 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,565 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,124 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,889 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 26 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 BIRCH ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 34573-236 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 26 BIRCH ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1902 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040740-163 |
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| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40740/163 |
| Instrument | 20220222001250 |
| Name | NATIONAL GRAND BANK OF MARBLEHEAD |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,047.00 (+1.59%) | $778,700 (+0.58%) Land $531,500 Building $247,200 | $865,830 |
| 2024 | $6,937.00 (+1.27%) | $774,200 (+13.02%) Land $531,500 Building $242,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,850.00 | $685,000 Land $484,300 Building $200,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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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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 725 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 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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