Essex County and Nahant Town property record for 296 Castle Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,021 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $577,200 (Apr 2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NAHA M:0012D B:0000 L:0041B |
| Primary APN | NAHA M:0012D B:0000 L:0041B |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,021 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 296 CASTLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NAHANT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01908-1532 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41B |
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NAHANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 201100 |
296 Castle Rd, a public works property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BRIDLE PATH, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 42671 / 399 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 042671-399 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 296 CASTLE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1532 |
| Document Number | 042671-399 |
| Book / Page | 42671 / 399 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250418003260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 BRIDLE PATH, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2442 |
| Document Number | 20250418003290 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250418003290 |
| Name | SEBASTIAN BIRRITTERI |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Nahant Town |
| Elementary School District | Nahant School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Swampscott School District in Nahant (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $738,400 Land $535,600 Building $202,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 296 Castle Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 76 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 296 Castle Rd 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 | NAHANT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 3,334 people · EPA ID MA3196000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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