Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 42 Fruit St, Byfield, MA 01922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.628 acres (27,377 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,943 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0R20 B:0000 L:00013 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0R20 B:0000 L:00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,377 sqft (0.628 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 42 FRUIT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BYFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01922-1417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5031 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
42 Fruit St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town records, as of September 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 FRUIT ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Correction Deed · Conventional Mortgage NEWBURYPORT FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042269-446 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 42 FRUIT ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1417 |
| Document Number | 0000000190 |
| Book / Page | 43620 / 582 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026190 |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2 FRUIT ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922 |
| Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
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| Name | NEWBURYPORT FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 42 FRUIT ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1417 |
| Document Number | 0000000500 |
| Book / Page | 43504 / 221 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 31 SOUTH ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1122 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Fruit St was $3,943, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Newbury Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,943.00 (-0.95%) | $529,300 (+2.12%) Land $256,800 Building $272,500 | $431,110 |
| 2024 | $3,981.00 (-6.11%) | $518,300 (+5.99%) Land $256,800 Building $261,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,240.00 | $489,000 Land $256,800 Building $232,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Fruit St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 42 Fruit St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT serves 2,228 people · EPA ID MA3205001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 56 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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