Essex County and Nahant Town property record for 8 Castle Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,269 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $7,255 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Feb 2018 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | NAHA M:0024 B:0000 L:0031 |
| Primary APN | NAHA M:0024 B:0000 L:0031 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,845 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,269 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 CASTLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | NAHANT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01908-1103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NAHANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 201100 |
8 Castle Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1985.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 CASTLE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage STEPSTONE MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 24, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8019 / 135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Property Address | 8 CASTLE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35849-235 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35849/235 |
| Instrument | 126 |
| Name | STEPSTONE MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8 CASTLE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1103 |
| Document Number | 36509-326 |
| Book / Page | 036509 / 000326 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1802011530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 SEWALL ST #3 MARBLEHEAD MA 019453321, 3, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3321 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 CASTLE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1103 |
| Document Number | 36076-385 |
| Book / Page | 036076 / 000385 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1708040141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 CASTLE RD NAHANT MA 019081103, NAHANT, MA 01908-1103 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NAHANT MA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 CASTLE RD, NAHANT, MA 01908-1103 |
| Document Number | 35890-363 |
| Book / Page | 035890 / 000363 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1705240458 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 SEWALL ST #3 MARBLEHEAD MA 019453321, 3, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3321 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Castle Rd was $7,255, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Nahant Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Nahant Town |
| Elementary School District | Nahant School District (PK - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Swampscott School District in Nahant (7-12) (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,255.00 (+3.02%) | $792,900 (+2.13%) Land $388,900 Building $404,000 | $897,465 |
| 2024 | $7,042.00 (+15.08%) | $776,400 (+15.33%) Land $372,400 Building $404,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,119.00 | $673,200 Land $289,600 Building $383,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Castle Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 13.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 43 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 47 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 47 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 8 Castle Rd 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 |
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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 | NAHANT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 3,334 people · EPA ID MA3196000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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