Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 5 Kent Way, Byfield, MA 01922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,150 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.425 acres (18,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,499 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jul 2026 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0U14 B:0000 L:00004 |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0U14 B:0000 L:00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,946 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,500 sqft (0.425 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 KENT WAY |
|---|---|
| City | BYFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01922-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | COM |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
5 Kent Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 KENT WAY, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM BANKERS |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit BANKERS |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43544 / 115 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 040396-568 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 KENT WAY, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1220 |
| Document Number | 0000003570 |
| Book / Page | 43544 / 138 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263570 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 KENT WAY, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1220 |
| Document Number | 0000003570, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43544/138 |
| Instrument | 20263570 |
| Name | BANKERS |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2033 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 KENT WAY, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1220 |
| Document Number | 0000003550 |
| Book / Page | 43544 / 115 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 KENT WAY, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1220 |
| Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
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| Name | BANKERS |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 KENT WAY, NEWBURY, MA 01922-1220 |
| Document Number | 40396-568 |
| Book / Page | 40396 / 568 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211020002200 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 KENT WAY, NEWBURY, MA 01922-1220 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Kent Way was $4,499, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Newbury Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,499.00 (+5.93%) | $599,100 (+5.09%) Land $251,700 Building $347,400 | $691,961 (-0.9%) |
| 2025 | $4,247.00 (+0.35%) | $570,100 (+3.47%) Land $242,400 Building $327,700 | $698,250 |
| 2024 | $4,232.00 (-7.13%) | $551,000 (+4.83%) Land $242,400 Building $308,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,557.00 | $525,600 Land $242,400 Building $283,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Kent Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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 5 Kent Way 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT serves 2,228 people · EPA ID MA3205001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 101 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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