Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 48 Middle Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.98 acres (86,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $9,569 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | AMES M:84 B:0006 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:84 B:0006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,904 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 86,249 sqft (1.98 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 48 MIDDLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-3904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMESBURY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 266100 |
48 Middle Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1991.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 MIDDLE RD, AMESBURY, MA 01913-3904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10957 / 115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Middle Rd was $9,569, up 9.1% 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 | $9,569.00 (+9.1%) | $635,800 (+10.9%) Land $311,100 Building $324,700 | $585,404 (+12.3%) |
| 2025 | $8,771.00 (-0.03%) | $573,300 (+2.19%) Land $301,900 Building $271,400 | $521,265 |
| 2024 | $8,774.00 (+16.2%) | $561,000 (+21.4%) Land $285,400 Building $275,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,551.00 | $462,100 Land $248,100 Building $214,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Middle Rd in Zone A, 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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 48 Middle Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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