Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 6 Ballast Ln, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,919 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.628 acres (27,351 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,300,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $25,332 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0915 B:0012 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0915 B:0012 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,919 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,876 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,305 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,351 sqft (0.628 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 6 BALLAST LN |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4037 |
| Census Tract | 203200 |
6 Ballast Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 BALLAST LN, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Transfer Doc | 36135-149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6 BALLAST LN, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3808 |
| Document Number | 36135-149 |
| Book / Page | 036135 / 000149 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1708290032 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,488.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 6 BALLAST LN MARBLEHEAD MA 019453808, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3808 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6 Ballast Ln was $25,332, up 5.1% 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 | $25,332.00 (+5.07%) | $2,959,400 (+11.08%) Land $1,835,700 Building $1,071,300 | $2,483,874 (-12.41%) |
| 2025 | $24,110.00 (-16.09%) | $2,664,100 (-16.92%) Land $1,642,500 Building $1,021,600 | $2,835,940 |
| 2024 | $28,732.00 (+20.78%) | $3,206,700 (+34.8%) Land $2,217,200 Building $989,500 | |
| 2023 | $23,788.00 | $2,378,800 Land $1,580,800 Building $798,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6 Ballast Ln 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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 57 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 57 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1991–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| 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 6 Ballast Ln 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 180 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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