Essex County and Beverly City property record for 685 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,940 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.75 acres (76,561 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $970,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $12,329 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R15 |
| Primary APN | R15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,940 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,287 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,761 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 76,561 sqft (1.75 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 685 HALE ST |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01915-2166 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 217602 |
685 Hale St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2166 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202220220128003390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40690 / 7 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042689-169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 685 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2166 |
| Document Number | 0000000270 |
| Book / Page | 43552 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026270 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 685 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2166 |
| Document Number | 0000000270, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43552/1 |
| Instrument | 2026270 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 685 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2166 |
| Document Number | 00040690-7 |
| Book / Page | 40690 / 7 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220128003390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 685 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2166 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 685 Hale St was $12,329.
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 | $12,329.00 | $1,121,800 (+3.75%) Land $536,300 Building $585,500 | $1,204,505 |
| 2024 | $1,081,300 (+35.48%) Land $495,800 Building $585,500 | ||
| 2023 | $8,987.00 | $798,100 Land $435,100 Building $363,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 685 Hale St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 8 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 risk around 685 Hale St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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