Essex County and Beverly City property record for 689 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,920 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,177 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,954 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R15 |
| Primary APN | R15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,479 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,177 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 689 HALE ST |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01915-2166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM & MADELINE SMITH |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 217602 |
689 Hale St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 689 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35153 / 580 |
| Transfer Doc | 035153-580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Property Address | 689 HALE ST, BEVERLY, MA 01915-2166 |
| Document Number | 36195-184 |
| Book / Page | 036195 / 000184 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36195-184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 036195/000184 |
| Instrument | 1709220180 |
| Name | LEND USA |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 21, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 689 Hale St was $9,954, up 2.8% 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 | $9,954.00 (+2.83%) | $905,700 (+5.07%) Land $502,300 Building $403,400 | $995,220 |
| 2024 | $9,680.00 (+6.91%) | $862,000 (+7.2%) Land $463,600 Building $398,400 | |
| 2023 | $9,054.00 | $804,100 Land $405,700 Building $398,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 689 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 689 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 | Indirect 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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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