Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 47 Prospect St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,283 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,797 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:40 B:0077 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:40 B:0077 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,795 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 869 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 851 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 851 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,283 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 696 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 PROSPECT ST |
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-1615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND AMESBURY |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 266200 |
47 Prospect St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 PROSPECT ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-1615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18050 / 410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 47 Prospect St was $7,797, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,797.00 (+1.34%) | $518,100 (+3.02%) Land $217,100 Building $301,000 | $590,147 (-6.54%) |
| 2025 | $7,694.00 (+5.66%) | $502,900 (+8.01%) Land $210,800 Building $292,100 | $631,465 |
| 2024 | $7,282.00 (+1.38%) | $465,600 (+5.91%) Land $198,800 Building $266,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,183.00 | $439,600 Land $172,800 Building $266,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2006–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2009 |
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 47 Prospect 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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