Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 4 Foster St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,411 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.742 acres (32,304 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,310,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $36,642 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0907 B:005B L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0907 B:005B L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,411 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,636 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 245 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,304 sqft (0.742 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 FOSTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | TK MEAKIN |
| Legal Block | 5B |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 203200 |
4 Foster St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 FOSTER ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 39940-46 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4 FOSTER ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3602 |
| Document Number | 39940-46 |
| Book / Page | 39940 / 46 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210602002140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 FOSTER ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3602 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 4 FOSTER ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3602 |
| Document Number | 36640-436 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36640-436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036640/000436 |
| Instrument | 1804111520 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Foster St was $36,642, down 19.3% 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 | $36,642.00 (-19.31%) | $4,280,600 (-14.69%) Land $3,496,500 Building $674,500 | $2,971,600 |
| 2025 | $45,409.00 (+2.46%) | $5,017,600 (+1.45%) Land $4,316,600 Building $701,000 | |
| 2024 | $44,317.00 (-4.59%) | $4,946,100 (+6.49%) Land $4,316,600 Building $629,500 | |
| 2023 | $46,447.00 | $4,644,700 Land $4,085,000 Building $559,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Foster St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 14.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 57 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 57 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And 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.
The area around 4 Foster 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 |
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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 235 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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