Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 28 Birch St, Saugus, MA 01906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,418 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,702 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,106 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SAUG M:005-F B:0012 L:0015 |
| Primary APN | SAUG M:005-F B:0012 L:0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,140 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 716 sqft |
| Basement Area | 716 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 716 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,702 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9855006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 BIRCH ST |
| City | SAUGUS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01906-3722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTONDALE |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUGUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 208101 |
28 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2014.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 BIRCH ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201452800313 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33299 / 569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Property Address | 28 BIRCH ST, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38658-392 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38658/392 |
| Instrument | 20200629002990 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Birch St was $6,106, up 3.3% 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 | $6,106.00 (+3.28%) | $586,000 (+5.85%) Land $329,900 Building $255,300 | $584,851 (+2.2%) |
| 2025 | $5,912.00 (+4.25%) | $553,600 (+3.96%) Land $300,000 Building $253,600 | $572,280 |
| 2024 | $5,671.00 (+2.4%) | $532,500 (+8.28%) Land $282,800 Building $249,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,538.00 | $491,800 Land $248,500 Building $243,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 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 28 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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