8 Birch Ln, Byfield, MA 01922 Property Records

Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 8 Birch Ln, Byfield, MA 01922

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,734 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.629 acres (27,404 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$778,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,354 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Refinance Mar 2023 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`NEWB M:0R01 B:0000 L:00115`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`NEWB M:0R01 B:0000 L:00115`
Alternative APN	`NBRY M:0R01 B:0000 L:00115`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,734 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,808 sqft
Basement Area	850 sqft
Unfinished Basement	850 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	27,404 sqft (0.629 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8 BIRCH LN
City	BYFIELD
State	MA
Zip	01922-1512
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR4
Legal Lot Number	115
Jurisdiction	NEWBURY MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWBURY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	269100

Owner

Source: Essex County and Newbury Town records, as of July 20, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	8 BIRCH LN, BYFIELD, MA 01922-1512
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 15, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NEWBURYPORT FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Aug 5, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Mar 31, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 31, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	41499 / 294
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 22, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	041499-294
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWBURY MA
Property Address	8 BIRCH LN, NEWBURY, MA 01922-1512
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	040269-341
Date	Sep 13, 2021
Book Page	40269/341
Instrument	20210913001980

Lender

Name	SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWBURY MA
Property Address	8 BIRCH LN, NEWBURY, MA 01922-1512
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	041477-304
Date	Mar 15, 2023
Book Page	41477/304
Instrument	20230315001570

Lender

Name	NEWBURYPORT FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	13 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2024

August 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWBURY MA
Property Address	8 BIRCH LN, NEWBURY, MA 01922-1512
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	042255-148
Date	Aug 5, 2024
Book Page	42255/148
Instrument	20240805000710

Lender

Name	INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2054

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWBURY MA
Recording Date	Mar 31, 2023
Property Address	8 BIRCH LN, NEWBURY, MA 01922-1512
Document Number	041499-294
Book / Page	41499 / 294
Instrument Date	Mar 22, 2023
Instrument	20230331001600
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	8 BIRCH LN, NEWBURY, MA 01922-1512

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,354.00 (+4.92%)	$718,700 (+8.16%) Land $355,700 Building $363,000	$808,450
2024	$5,103.00 (+0.31%)	$664,500 (+13.26%) Land $316,200 Building $348,300
2023	$5,087.00	$586,700 Land $276,600 Building $310,100

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	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1978–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 6
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 2 claims

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	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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	BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT serves 2,228 people · EPA ID MA3205001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Aug 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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