Essex County and Rowley Town property record for 34 Railroad Ave, Rowley, MA 01969
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,149 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.642 acres (27,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $654,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,961 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROWL M:0027 B:0068 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | ROWL M:0027 B:0068 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,149 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 875 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,975 sqft (0.642 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 34 RAILROAD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROWLEY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01969-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | OUT |
| Legal Block | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | ROWLEY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROWLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 270100 |
34 Railroad Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Essex County and Rowley Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 RAILROAD AVE, ROWLEY, MA 01969-1206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231680 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41855 / 471 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROWLEY MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 34 RAILROAD AVE, ROWLEY, MA 01969-1206 |
| Document Number | 041855-471 |
| Book / Page | 41855 / 471 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231113001680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 34 RAILROAD AVE, ROWLEY, MA 01969-1206 |
| Document Number | 231113001690 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 231113001690 |
| Name | LIBERTY BAY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.63% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 34 Railroad Ave was $7,961, up 10.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Rowley Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Rowley Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,961.00 (+10.26%) | $658,500 (+7.35%) Land $281,500 Building $377,000 | $674,202 |
| 2025 | $7,220.00 (+1.25%) | $613,400 (+4.09%) Land $268,100 Building $345,300 | |
| 2024 | $7,131.00 (+8.52%) | $589,300 (+16.76%) Land $255,300 Building $334,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,571.00 | $504,700 Land $222,000 Building $282,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 34 Railroad Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ROWLEY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,161 people · EPA ID MA3254000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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