Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 281 W Shore Dr, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $816,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,906 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0138 B:0035 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0138 B:0035 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,954 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,880 sqft |
| Basement Area | 714 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,664 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 281 W SHORE DR |
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| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 203301 |
281 W Shore Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 W SHORE DR, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NORTH SHORE BANK |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 7, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 281 W SHORE DR, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041233-108 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41233/108 |
| Instrument | 20221007000280 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 281 W SHORE DR, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1428 |
| Document Number | 041252-277 |
| Book / Page | 41252 / 277 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221018003170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 281 W SHORE DR, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1428 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 281 W SHORE DR, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1428 |
| Document Number | 38008-244 |
| Book / Page | 038008 / 000244 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1107003350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 W SHORE DR MARBLEHEAD MA 019451428, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1428 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 W Shore Dr was $5,906, down 9.2% 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 | $5,906.00 (-9.17%) | $689,900 (-3.98%) Land $460,200 Building $229,700 | $783,586 (+1.7%) |
| 2025 | $6,502.00 (+14.49%) | $718,500 (+13.36%) Land $511,300 Building $207,200 | $770,450 |
| 2024 | $5,679.00 (-9.64%) | $633,800 (+0.84%) Land $498,500 Building $135,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,285.00 | $628,500 Land $479,400 Building $149,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 W Shore Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
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 281 W Shore Dr 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 526 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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