Essex County and Beverly City property record for 68 Shortell Ave, Beverly, MA 01915
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,298 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,665 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R10 |
| Primary APN | R10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,298 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,764 sqft |
| Basement Area | 941 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 941 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,665 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1654 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 SHORTELL AVE |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01915-3949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Block | 178 |
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 217202 |
68 Shortell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 SHORTELL AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Jun 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Property Address | 68 SHORTELL AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37566-27 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37566/27 |
| Instrument | 20190606000050 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 68 SHORTELL AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3949 |
| Document Number | 38640-327 |
| Book / Page | 038640 / 000327 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23004130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,943.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 67 SHORTELL AVE BEVERLY MA 019153948, BEVERLY, MA 01915-3948 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Shortell Ave was $6,215, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Beverly City |
| Unified School District | Beverly School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,215.00 (+4.79%) | $565,500 (+7.08%) Land $365,900 Building $199,600 | $615,030 |
| 2024 | $5,931.00 (+4.16%) | $528,100 (+4.43%) Land $328,500 Building $199,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,694.00 | $505,700 Land $306,100 Building $199,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Shortell 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 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 68 Shortell Ave 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 |
|---|
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 | BEVERLY WATER DEPT serves 47,461 people · EPA ID MA3030000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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