Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 27 Birch St, Saugus, MA 01906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,130 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Mar 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $6,259 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SAUG M:005-F B:0014 L:0017 |
| Primary APN | SAUG M:005-F B:0014 L:0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,130 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,051 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 710 sqft |
| Basement Area | 710 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 710 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2309001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 BIRCH ST |
| City | SAUGUS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01906-3738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUGUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 208101 |
27 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1993.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 BIRCH ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11801 / 57 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Property Address | 27 BIRCH ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3738 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040115-268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40115/268 |
| Instrument | 20210727000570 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Birch St was $6,259, up 3.2% 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 | $6,259.00 (+3.16%) | $600,700 (+5.74%) Land $327,300 Building $270,100 | $671,014 (-2.31%) |
| 2025 | $6,067.00 (+4.17%) | $568,100 (+3.88%) Land $297,500 Building $270,600 | $686,850 |
| 2024 | $5,824.00 (+2.25%) | $546,900 (+8.1%) Land $280,500 Building $266,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,696.00 | $505,900 Land $246,500 Building $259,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And 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.
The area around 27 Birch St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 683 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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