Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 268 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,187 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 1.49 acres (65,301 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,125,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $27,627 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0905 B:0014 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0905 B:0014 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,187 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,495 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 65,301 sqft (1.49 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 268 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LSR |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 203200 |
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 268 OCEAN AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15811 / 326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 268 OCEAN AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38632-596 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38632/596 |
| Instrument | 20200622001360 |
| Name | MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,627.00 (+5.04%) | $3,227,500 (+11.05%) Land $2,110,800 Building $1,087,800 | $3,219,599 (+12.22%) |
| 2025 | $26,302.00 (-13.19%) | $2,906,300 (-14.05%) Land $1,887,300 Building $1,019,000 | $2,869,095 |
| 2024 | $30,297.00 (+20.93%) | $3,381,400 (+34.97%) Land $2,393,300 Building $988,100 | |
| 2023 | $25,053.00 | $2,505,300 Land $1,711,300 Building $794,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 57 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 57 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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.
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 | 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 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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