Essex County and Beverly City property record for 261 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.355 acres (15,477 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Jun 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $8,962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R45 |
| Primary APN | R45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,637 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,477 sqft (0.355 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 5518 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 HALE ST |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01915-2036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R45 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 217601 |
261 Hale St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1983.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7148 / 121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Property Address | 261 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042724-309 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42724/309 |
| Instrument | 20250520001280 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Hale St was $8,962, up 5.4% 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 | $8,962.00 (+5.45%) | $815,500 (+7.76%) Land $484,800 Building $330,700 | $826,738 |
| 2024 | $8,499.00 (+4.17%) | $756,800 (+4.44%) Land $426,100 Building $330,700 | |
| 2023 | $8,159.00 | $724,600 Land $410,500 Building $314,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Hale St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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 261 Hale 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 | 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 | 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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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