Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 285 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,065 sqft · built 1750 |
| Lot Size | 2.13 acres (92,783 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $116,500 (Aug 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $9,850 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:77 B:0012 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:77 B:0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,065 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,589 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 945 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1750 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1750 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 92,783 sqft (2.13 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | VH |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 MAIN ST |
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 266300 |
285 Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1985.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 MAIN ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7889 / 107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Main St was $9,850, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,850.00 (+1.48%) | $654,500 (+3.17%) Land $313,000 Building $341,500 | $650,496 |
| 2025 | $9,706.00 (+5.67%) | $634,400 (+8.02%) Land $303,700 Building $330,700 | |
| 2024 | $9,185.00 (+2.24%) | $587,300 (+6.82%) Land $287,200 Building $300,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,984.00 | $549,800 Land $249,700 Building $300,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 285 Main St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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