Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 38 Shetland Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,222 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,557 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0031 B:0029 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0031 B:0029 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,614 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,076 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 538 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,222 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 SHETLAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
38 Shetland Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 SHETLAND RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF CANTON |
| May 22, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF CANTON |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 0000582711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 38 SHETLAND RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1824 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000616786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 616786 |
| Name | BANK OF CANTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 38 SHETLAND RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1824 |
| Document Number | 0000582711 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 582711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,188.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 SHETLAND RD MARBLEHEAD MA 019451824, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1824 |
| Document Number | 582712 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 582712 |
| Name | BANK OF CANTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Shetland Rd was $6,557, down 3.5% 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 | $6,557.00 (-3.53%) | $766,000 (+1.98%) Land $552,500 Building $213,500 | $756,352 (-4.72%) |
| 2025 | $6,797.00 (+8.75%) | $751,100 (+7.67%) Land $552,500 Building $198,600 | $793,820 |
| 2024 | $6,250.00 (-0.38%) | $697,600 (+11.19%) Land $564,800 Building $132,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,274.00 | $627,400 Land $497,300 Building $130,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Shetland Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2012 · tidal / storm surge |
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 38 Shetland 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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