Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 29 Lafayette St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,919 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,932 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Refinance Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0072 B:0012 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0072 B:0012 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,460 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,919 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 29 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
29 Lafayette St is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 STONY BROOK RD, 5, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2572 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37106 / 197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 29 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1939 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38283-466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38283/466 |
| Instrument | 20200224004960 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 29 LAFAYETTE ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1939 |
| Document Number | 37106-197 |
| Book / Page | 37106 / 197 |
| Instrument | 181026001780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $47.98 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 371060199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 37106/0199 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 Lafayette St was $5,932, down 6.4% 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 | $5,932.00 (-6.41%) | $693,000 (-1.04%) Land $502,400 Building $184,100 | $691,677 (+17.89%) |
| 2025 | $6,338.00 (+19.92%) | $700,300 (+18.74%) Land $528,900 Building $171,400 | $586,720 |
| 2024 | $5,285.00 (-11.9%) | $589,800 (-1.68%) Land $476,000 Building $113,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,999.00 | $599,900 Land $476,000 Building $123,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 29 Lafayette 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 725 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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