Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 283 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 6 ba · 5,014 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,850,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $37,932 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0904 B:0002 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0904 B:0002 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,410 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 283 OCEAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LSR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| 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 | 283 OCEAN AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $37,932.00 (+1.43%) | $4,431,300 (+7.23%) Land $2,701,900 Building $1,729,400 | $4,016,175 (-21.47%) |
| 2025 | $37,399.00 (+1.6%) | $4,132,500 (+0.59%) Land $2,701,900 Building $1,430,600 | $5,114,230 |
| 2024 | $36,809.00 (-1.25%) | $4,108,200 (+10.22%) Land $2,701,900 Building $1,406,300 | |
| 2023 | $37,274.00 | $3,727,400 Land $2,556,900 Building $1,170,500 |
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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 47.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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