Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 5 Back River Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.749 acres (32,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,336 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:16 B:0015 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:16 B:0015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,028 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,640 sqft (0.749 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 BACK RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-5602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 266400 |
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BACK RIVER RD, AMESBURY, MA 01913-5602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 14393 / 25 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,336.00 (+0.61%) | $610,200 (+2.85%) Land $277,200 Building $333,000 | $582,540 |
| 2024 | $9,279.00 (+12.86%) | $593,300 (+17.91%) Land $261,500 Building $331,800 | |
| 2023 | $8,222.00 | $503,200 Land $227,500 Building $275,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 3 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 67 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 |
May also be available: Breezeline, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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