Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 53 Elm St, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,571 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,045,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $12,024 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Refinance Jul 2022 Transfer + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0150 B:061A L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0150 B:061A L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,571 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 ELM ST |
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| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3658 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HIST |
| Legal Block | 61A |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 203302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Marblehead Historic District listed 1984 · 988 contributing resources · NRIS 84002402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
53 Elm St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2022.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EASTERN BANK |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer BOSTON PRIVATE BK |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage METRO CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041083-45 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041909-243 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41909/243 |
| Instrument | 20231215001980 |
| Name | MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Document Number | 0041083-45 |
| Book / Page | 41083 / 45 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220722002350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39378-418 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39378/418 |
| Instrument | 20200105004760 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39420-166 |
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| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39420/166 |
| Instrument | 20210115007610 |
| Name | MARBLEHEAD SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Book / Page | 037627 / 000230 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1906283750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,765.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 ELM ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019453658, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Document Number | 37627-230 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037627/000230 |
| Instrument | 603184 |
| Name | BOSTON PRIVATE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 27, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Document Number | 36669-109 |
| Book / Page | 036669 / 000109 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1804251920 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 53 ELM ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019453442, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3442 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 ELM ST, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3658 |
| Book / Page | 036669 / 000111 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 592112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 53 ELM ST MARBLEHEAD MA 019453442, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3442 |
| Document Number | 36669-111 |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036669/000111 |
| Instrument | 1804251930 |
| Name | METRO CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.75% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Elm St was $12,024, down 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Marblehead Town |
| Unified School District | Marblehead School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,024.00 (-1.92%) | $1,404,700 (+3.7%) Land $805,900 Building $589,700 | $1,564,648 (+11.74%) |
| 2025 | $12,259.00 (+2.35%) | $1,354,600 (+1.34%) Land $805,900 Building $548,700 | $1,400,300 |
| 2024 | $11,977.00 (+6.84%) | $1,336,700 (+19.24%) Land $805,900 Building $530,800 | |
| 2023 | $11,210.00 | $1,121,000 Land $694,400 Building $426,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 47 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 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.
The area around 53 Elm St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MARBLEHEAD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 20,441 people · EPA ID MA3168000 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 949 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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