Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 261 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.891 acres (38,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,207 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Line of Credit Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:77 B:0018 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:77 B:0018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,810 sqft (0.891 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 261 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Jan 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 20827 / 333 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Property Address | 261 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 037305-387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37305/387 |
| Instrument | 20190131003760 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Property Address | 261 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Document Number | 35605-227 |
| Book / Page | 035605 / 000227 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 35605-227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035605/000227 |
| Instrument | 1701110303 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 10, 2037 |
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,207.00 (+1.75%) | $545,300 (+3.43%) Land $291,200 Building $254,100 | $551,344 (+5.64%) |
| 2025 | $8,066.00 (+4.47%) | $527,200 (+6.79%) Land $282,700 Building $244,500 | $521,930 |
| 2024 | $7,721.00 (+9.35%) | $493,700 (+14.26%) Land $266,700 Building $227,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,061.00 | $432,100 Land $231,900 Building $200,200 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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