Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 291 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,337 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (May 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $7,217 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Refinance Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0116 B:0050 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0116 B:0050 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,337 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,366 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,157 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 291 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BR |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 203301 |
291 Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1992.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 WASHINGTON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 291 WASHINGTON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38406-17 |
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| Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38406/17 |
| Instrument | 20200409000280 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 291 WASHINGTON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3335 |
| Document Number | 38772-47 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 291 WASHINGTON ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019453335, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3335 |
| Document Number | 38772-47 |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 038772/000047 |
| Instrument | 31002240 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 291 Washington St was $7,217, up 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 | $7,217.00 (+2.01%) | $843,100 (+7.84%) Land $535,200 Building $307,900 | $938,857 (-5.06%) |
| 2025 | $7,075.00 (-3.28%) | $781,800 (-4.24%) Land $501,800 Building $280,000 | $988,855 |
| 2024 | $7,315.00 (+14.71%) | $816,400 (+28.02%) Land $546,400 Building $270,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,377.00 | $637,700 Land $423,700 Building $214,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 291 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims 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 Claims | 13 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · tidal / storm surge |
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 291 Washington 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 759 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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