Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 4 Driftwood Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,939 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.364 acres (15,838 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $10,472 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0076 B:0017 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0076 B:0017 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,939 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,947 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,553 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 388 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,838 sqft (0.364 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 DRIFTWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 203200 |
4 Driftwood Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1996.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 DRIFTWOOD RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Driftwood Rd was $10,472, up 5.2% 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 | $10,472.00 (+5.23%) | $1,223,400 (+11.25%) Land $810,600 Building $412,800 | $1,371,771 (-16.26%) |
| 2025 | $9,952.00 (-0.43%) | $1,099,700 (-1.42%) Land $718,800 Building $380,900 | $1,638,180 |
| 2024 | $9,995.00 (+1.33%) | $1,115,500 (+13.09%) Land $764,700 Building $350,800 | |
| 2023 | $9,864.00 | $986,400 Land $672,900 Building $313,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Driftwood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1991–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 4 Driftwood Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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