Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 49 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 964 sqft · built 1810 |
| Lot Size | 0.029 acres (1,281 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Oct 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,080 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Nov 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0165 B:0006 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0165 B:0006 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 964 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1810 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1810 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,281 sqft (0.029 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 49 WASHINGTON ST |
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| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 203302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Marblehead Historic District listed 1984 · 988 contributing resources · NRIS 84002402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
49 Washington St is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1315 MERRIE RIDGE RD, MC LEAN, VA 22101-1826 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11554 / 369 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041620-565 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 49 WASHINGTON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3528 |
| Document Number | 041620-565 |
| Book / Page | 41620 / 565 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230620003220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1315 MERRIE RIDGE RD, MC LEAN, VA 22101-1826 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 49 WASHINGTON ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3528 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38001-289 |
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| Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 38001/289 |
| Instrument | 20191105003320 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Washington St was $5,080, down 5.1% 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 | $5,080.00 (-5.12%) | $593,400 (+0.3%) Land $416,000 Building $177,400 | $716,428 (+7.2%) |
| 2025 | $5,354.00 (+3.32%) | $591,600 (+2.28%) Land $416,000 Building $175,600 | $668,325 |
| 2024 | $5,182.00 (+6.56%) | $578,400 (+18.94%) Land $416,000 Building $162,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,863.00 | $486,300 Land $358,400 Building $127,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
The area around 49 Washington 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 949 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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