Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 277 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,428 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $989,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,416 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0116 B:0052 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0116 B:0052 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,428 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,304 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,388 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 277 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3335 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | BR |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 203301 |
277 Washington St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 PLEASANT ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3496 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 041718-406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 277 WASHINGTON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3335 |
| Document Number | 041718-406 |
| Book / Page | 41718 / 406 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230818000800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 PLEASANT ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3496 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 277 WASHINGTON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3335 |
| Document Number | 37200-373 |
| Book / Page | 37200 / 373 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181206002270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 FARRAGUT RD, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1935 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 277 Washington St was $7,416, down 14.4% from the year before.
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 | $7,416.00 (-14.4%) | $866,400 (-9.5%) Land $558,500 Building $307,200 | $1,046,069 (-6.96%) |
| 2025 | $8,664.00 (+5.21%) | $957,400 (+4.17%) Land $523,600 Building $433,800 | $1,124,325 |
| 2024 | $8,235.00 (+12.58%) | $919,100 (+25.65%) Land $570,100 Building $349,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,315.00 | $731,500 Land $442,100 Building $289,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 277 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 13 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · tidal / storm surge |
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 277 Washington 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 | 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 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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