Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 26 Western Ave, Saugus, MA 01906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,874 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,112 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SAUG M:004-E B:0012 L:0002 |
| Primary APN | SAUG M:004-E B:0012 L:0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,188 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,874 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7387007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 WESTERN AVE |
| City | SAUGUS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01906-3828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUGUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 208102 |
26 Western Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 WESTERN AVE, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Property Address | 26 WESTERN AVE, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3828 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000620907 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 620907 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 26 WESTERN AVE, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3828 |
| Document Number | 0000648869 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 648869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26 WESTERN AVE, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3828 |
| Document Number | 0000648870 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 648870 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Western Ave was $6,112, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Saugus Town |
| Unified School District | Saugus School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,112.00 (+3.56%) | $586,600 (+6.15%) Land $353,700 Building $232,300 | $607,342 (+7.48%) |
| 2025 | $5,902.00 (+3.63%) | $552,600 (+3.35%) Land $321,600 Building $231,000 | $565,060 |
| 2024 | $5,695.00 (+3.9%) | $534,700 (+9.84%) Land $303,200 Building $231,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,481.00 | $486,800 Land $266,400 Building $220,400 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · other causes |
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,844 people · EPA ID MA3262000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 623 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
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