Essex County and Beverly City property record for 38 1/2 Bow St, Beverly, MA 01915
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,074 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,396 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $281,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,065 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12166 |
| Primary APN | 12166 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,074 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,871 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,396 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12166 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 1/2 BOW ST |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01915-4404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RHD |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID L ANDERSON & MELINDA M A |
| Legal Block | 199A |
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 217401 |
38 1/2 Bow St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 1/2 BOW ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-4404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33721 / 443 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 1/2 Bow St was $6,065, up 10.7% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Beverly City |
| Unified School District | Beverly School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,065.00 (+10.65%) | $551,900 (+13.07%) Land $352,000 Building $199,900 |
| 2024 | $5,481.00 (+6.08%) | $488,100 (+6.36%) Land $288,200 Building $199,900 |
| 2023 | $5,167.00 | $458,900 Land $259,000 Building $199,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 38 1/2 Bow St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 38 1/2 Bow 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 |
|---|
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 | BEVERLY WATER DEPT serves 47,461 people · EPA ID MA3030000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 632 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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