Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 3 Columbia Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,562 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $227,500 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,093 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer Aug 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0033 B:0033 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0033 B:0033 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,491 sqft |
| Basement Area | 919 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 643 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,562 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 3 COLUMBIA RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 8 |
| Census Block | 8010 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
3 Columbia Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 COLUMBIA RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EASTERN BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13703 / 85 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 043384-282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3 COLUMBIA RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1103 |
| Document Number | 043384-282 |
| Book / Page | 43384 / 282 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 COLUMBIA RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1103 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 3 COLUMBIA RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40179-250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40179/250 |
| Instrument | 20210816003510 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Columbia Rd was $8,093, up 8% 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 | $8,093.00 (+7.96%) | $945,500 (+14.15%) Land $619,800 Building $318,000 | $987,042 (+11.37%) |
| 2025 | $7,496.00 (+1.64%) | $828,300 (+0.63%) Land $557,800 Building $270,500 | $886,255 |
| 2024 | $7,375.00 (+1.44%) | $823,100 (+13.22%) Land $557,800 Building $265,300 | |
| 2023 | $7,270.00 | $727,000 Land $508,200 Building $218,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Columbia Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 3 Columbia 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 | 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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