Essex County and Nahant Town property record for 40 Valley Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,981 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $384,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,855 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NAHA M:0011 B:0000 L:0028 |
| Primary APN | NAHA M:0011 B:0000 L:0028 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,314 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,154 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,981 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 40 VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | NAHANT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01908-1352 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NAHANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 201100 |
40 Valley Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 VALLEY RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1352 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33784 / 497 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Valley Rd was $6,855, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Nahant Town |
| Elementary School District | Nahant School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Swampscott School District in Nahant (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,855.00 (+5.66%) | $749,200 (+4.74%) Land $512,200 Building $237,000 | $671,080 |
| 2024 | $6,488.00 (+13.53%) | $715,300 (+13.77%) Land $490,400 Building $224,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,715.00 | $628,700 Land $435,900 Building $192,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Valley 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 units insured incl. 11 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 95 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 95 |
| 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 40 Valley 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 | NAHANT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 3,334 people · EPA ID MA3196000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 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 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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