Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 43 Birch St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,259 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,828 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $448,500 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,803 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0052 B:0036 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0052 B:0036 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,259 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,697 sqft |
| Basement Area | 754 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 339 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,828 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Street Address | 43 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTIN PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 203100 |
43 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43 BIRCH ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35434 / 515 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 43 Birch St was $7,803, up 4.7% 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 | $7,803.00 (+4.67%) | $911,600 (+10.66%) Land $589,500 Building $322,100 | $921,892 (+11.85%) |
| 2025 | $7,455.00 (+5.3%) | $823,800 (+4.25%) Land $530,600 Building $293,200 | $824,220 |
| 2024 | $7,080.00 (+2.37%) | $790,200 (+14.26%) Land $530,600 Building $259,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,916.00 | $691,600 Land $483,400 Building $208,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 43 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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 43 Birch 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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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