Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 31 Franklin St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 981 sqft · built 1760 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,517 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Mar 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0167 B:0033 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0167 B:0033 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 981 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1760 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1760 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,252 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 31 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 203302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Marblehead Historic District listed 1984 · 988 contributing resources · NRIS 84002402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
31 Franklin St is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 FRANKLIN ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3544 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NATIONAL GRAND BANK OF MARBLEHEAD |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONAL GRAND BK/MARBLEHEAD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261130 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43504 / 414 |
| Transfer Doc | 34902-370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 31 FRANKLIN ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3544 |
| Document Number | 0000001130 |
| Book / Page | 43504 / 414 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 31 FRANKLIN ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3544 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38379-210 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38379/210 |
| Instrument | 20200331000830 |
| Name | NATIONAL GRAND BANK OF MARBLEHEAD |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 31 FRANKLIN ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3544 |
| Document Number | 37367-527 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 FRANKLIN ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019453544, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3544 |
| Document Number | 37367-527 |
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| Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037367/000527 |
| Instrument | 7001210 |
| Name | NATIONAL GRAND BK/MARBLEHEAD |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 6, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Franklin St was $6,517, down 5% 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 | $6,517.00 (-5.01%) | $761,300 (+0.42%) Land $513,700 Building $242,500 | $1,399,553 (+82.99%) |
| 2025 | $6,861.00 (+3.22%) | $758,100 (+2.18%) Land $513,700 Building $244,400 | $764,845 |
| 2024 | $6,647.00 (+6.28%) | $741,900 (+18.63%) Land $513,700 Building $228,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,254.00 | $625,400 Land $442,600 Building $182,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 31 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 31 Franklin 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 |
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| 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 949 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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