Essex County and Beverly City property record for 26 Western Ave, Beverly, MA 01915
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,977 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $606,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,566 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R10 |
| Primary APN | R10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,490 sqft |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,977 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1632 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 WESTERN AVE |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01915-3938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETER J & LAURA A MARTEL |
| Legal Block | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 217202 |
26 Western Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 WESTERN AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 38774 / 477 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3877000477 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Property Address | 26 WESTERN AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040260-228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40260/228 |
| Instrument | 20210909002200 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26 WESTERN AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3938 |
| Document Number | 38774-477 |
| Book / Page | 38774 / 477 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200731005360 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 26 WESTERN AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3938 |
| Document Number | 200731005370 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200731005370 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Western Ave was $7,566, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Beverly City |
| Unified School District | Beverly School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,566.00 (+3.62%) | $688,400 (+5.88%) Land $374,300 Building $314,100 | $741,760 |
| 2024 | $7,302.00 (+3.38%) | $650,200 (+3.65%) Land $336,100 Building $314,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,063.00 | $627,300 Land $313,200 Building $314,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 26 Western Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | BEVERLY WATER DEPT serves 47,461 people · EPA ID MA3030000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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