Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 38 High St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 8 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,965 sqft · built 1720 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,508 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,747 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0164 B:0046 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0164 B:0046 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,965 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,173 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 930 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1720 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1720 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,508 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 HIGH ST |
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| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| 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.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 HIGH ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 10, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000605023 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 38 HIGH ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3445 |
| Document Number | 0000605023 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 605023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 38 HIGH ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019453445, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3445 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 38 HIGH ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3445 |
| Document Number | 0000591759 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 591759 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 38 HIGH ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019453445, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3445 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,747.00 (+4.62%) | $1,408,500 (+3.58%) Land $736,400 Building $672,100 |
| 2024 | $12,184.00 (+8.21%) | $1,359,800 (+20.76%) Land $736,400 Building $623,400 |
| 2023 | $11,260.00 | $1,126,000 Land $634,400 Building $491,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 |
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| 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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