Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 481 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
| Property Type | Car Wash |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,412 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.451 acres (19,646 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $25,740 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13510-25 |
| Primary APN | 13510-25 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,412 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 19,646 sqft (0.451 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 13510-25 |
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| Street Address | 481 BROADWAY |
| City | SAUGUS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01906-1906 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Car Wash |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITAL ASSET MGMT & MAINTENAN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUGUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 208401 |
481 Broadway, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2012.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 MAPLEWOOD ST, MALDEN, MA 02148-4321 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Broadway was $25,740, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Saugus Town |
| Unified School District | Saugus School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,740.00 (+2.05%) | $1,209,600 (+5.31%) Land $729,800 Building $413,500 |
| 2025 | $25,223.00 (+4.72%) | $1,148,600 (+5.15%) Land $691,800 Building $456,800 |
| 2024 | $24,085.00 (+10.16%) | $1,092,300 (+16.61%) Land $653,800 Building $438,500 |
| 2023 | $21,863.00 | $936,700 Land $539,700 Building $397,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 481 Broadway in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 481 Broadway 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,844 people · EPA ID MA3262000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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