Essex County and Newburyport City property record for 5 68th St, Newburyport, MA 01950
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,949 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | NEWP M:0076 B:0147 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | NEWP M:0076 B:0147 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 176 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,550 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Street Address | 5 68TH ST |
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| City | NEWBURYPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01950-4216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURYPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURYPORT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3053 |
| Census Tract | 268400 |
5 68th St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Essex County and Newburyport City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 MOUNT WASHINGTON ST, EVERETT, MA 02149-5108 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 68th St was $4,949, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Newburyport City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Newburyport City |
| Unified School District | Newburyport School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,949.00 (+3%) | $534,500 (+6.56%) Land $495,600 Building $38,900 | $591,106 (-18.34%) |
| 2025 | $4,805.00 (+5.19%) | $501,600 (+9.47%) Land $463,200 Building $38,400 | $723,900 |
| 2024 | $4,568.00 (+15.47%) | $458,200 (+24.41%) Land $421,100 Building $37,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,956.00 | $368,300 Land $334,200 Building $34,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 68th St in Zone AO, 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 AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 304 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 316 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 36 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 36 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 68th St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | NEWBURYPORT WATER DEPARTMENT serves 20,335 people · EPA ID MA3206000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 347 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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