72 Clifton Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945 Property Records

Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 72 Clifton Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.133 acres (5,772 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$964,750 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$9,769 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`MARB M:0025 B:0024 L:0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`MARB M:0025 B:0024 L:0`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,764 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,896 sqft
Basement Area	892 sqft
Unfinished Basement	892 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,772 sqft (0.133 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	72 CLIFTON AVE
City	MARBLEHEAD
State	MA
Zip	01945-1737
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR
Legal Block	24
Jurisdiction	MARBLEHEAD MA
Township / Civil Division	MARBLEHEAD
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5010
Census Tract	203100

Owner

Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	72 CLIFTON AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 3, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Jan 29, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Aug 4, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
Jan 16, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	41462 / 476
Last Transfer Date	Dec 5, 2024
Transfer Doc	042483-475
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MARBLEHEAD MA
Recording Date	Mar 3, 2023
Property Address	72 CLIFTON AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737
Document Number	041462-476
Book / Page	41462 / 476
Instrument Date	Mar 3, 2023
Instrument	20230303002230
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	72 CLIFTON AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737

Mortgage

Document Number	230303002240
Date	Mar 3, 2023
Instrument	230303002240

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.25%
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2033
Max Rate At Change	3%
Index	Other
Margin	3

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MARBLEHEAD MA
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2021
Property Address	72 CLIFTON AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737
Document Number	039469-108
Book / Page	39469 / 108
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	72 CLIFTON AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737

Mortgage

Document Number	0039469110
Date	Jan 29, 2021
Instrument	39469/110

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MARBLEHEAD MA
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2020
Property Address	72 CLIFTON AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737
Document Number	38787-403
Book / Page	38787 / 403
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2020
Instrument	20200804006450
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	72 CLIFTON AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737

Mortgage

Document Number	200804006460
Date	Aug 4, 2020
Instrument	200804006460

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MARBLEHEAD MA
Recording Date	Jan 16, 2020
Property Address	72 CLIFTON AVE, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737
Document Number	38197-29
Book / Page	038197 / 000029
Instrument Date	Jan 16, 2020
Instrument	16002130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 4, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	72 CLIFTON AVE MARBLEHEAD MA 019451737, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-1737

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
County Subdivision	Marblehead Town
Unified School District	Marblehead School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,769.00 (+17.23%)	$1,141,200 (+23.94%) Land $623,800 Building $506,300	$1,125,396 (+9.81%)
2025	$8,333.00 (+5.15%)	$920,800 (+4.1%) Land $553,200 Building $367,600	$1,024,860
2024	$7,925.00 (-4.45%)	$884,500 (+6.64%) Land $588,500 Building $296,000
2023	$8,294.00	$829,400 Land $517,900 Building $311,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1978–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Nov 2012 · tidal / storm surge

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 317 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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