5 Palmer Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945 Property Records

Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 5 Palmer Rd, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,778 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$310,500 (Jun 1998)
Tax Bill$6,707 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Line of Credit
Mar 2022 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNMARB M:0022 B:0014 L:0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNMARB M:0022 B:0014 L:0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,778 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,466 sqft
Basement Area824 sqft
Unfinished Basement824 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 PALMER RD
CityMARBLEHEAD
StateMA
Zip01945-1606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSR
Legal Block14
JurisdictionMARBLEHEAD MA
Township / Civil DivisionMARBLEHEAD
Census Block Group8
Census Block8009
Census Tract203100

Owner

Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5 PALMER RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 19, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
METRO CREDIT UNION
Mar 18, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 26, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page14909 / 538
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARBLEHEAD MA
Recording DateMay 19, 2026
Property Address5 PALMER RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1606
Document Number043393-426
Book / Page43393 / 426
Instrument DateMay 14, 2026
Instrument20261140
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 PALMER RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1606

Mortgage

Document Number0000001140,
DateMay 19, 2026
Book Page43393/426
Instrument20261140
Lender
NameMETRO CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueJun 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.3%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
Max Rate-1%

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARBLEHEAD MA
Property Address5 PALMER RD, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 1, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number040799-275
DateMar 18, 2022
Book Page40799/275
Instrument20220318000990
Lender
NameINSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueApr 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionMarblehead Town
Unified School DistrictMarblehead School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,707.00 (-5.04%)$783,500 (+0.4%) Land $470,300 Building $307,100$825,945 (-17.44%)
2025$7,063.00 (+9.32%)$780,400 (+8.22%) Land $495,000 Building $285,400$1,000,445
2024$6,461.00 (-2.84%)$721,100 (+8.44%) Land $445,500 Building $275,600
2023$6,650.00$665,000 Land $445,500 Building $219,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMARBLEHEAD WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 20,441 people · EPA ID MA3168000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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