Essex County and Danvers Town property record for 5 Congress Ave, Danvers, MA 01923
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,523 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $412,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,402 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DANV M:053 L:057 P |
| Primary APN | DANV M:053 L:057 P |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,748 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,523 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 CONGRESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DANVERS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01923-3803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANTDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | DANVERS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DANVERS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 211100 |
5 Congress Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2008.
Source: Essex County and Danvers Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CONGRESS AVE, DANVERS, MA 01923-3803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 27944 / 520 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Congress Ave was $7,402, up 7.7% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Danvers Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Danvers Town |
| Unified School District | Danvers School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,402.00 (+7.74%) | $673,500 (+8.91%) Land $336,000 Building $337,500 | $836,285 |
| 2024 | $6,870.00 (+5.35%) | $618,400 (+11.42%) Land $336,000 Building $282,400 | |
| 2023 | $6,521.00 | $555,000 Land $297,900 Building $257,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Congress Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 units insured incl. 11 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · river or lake 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 5 Congress Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | DANVERS WATER DEPT. serves 28,087 people · EPA ID MA3071000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| 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 233 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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