Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 8 Foss Ter, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,348 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,739 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0163 B:0016 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0163 B:0016 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,348 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,004 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,841 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 FOSS TER |
|---|---|
| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-2509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | UR |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 203302 |
8 Foss Ter is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 FOSS TER, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 37417-354 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 8 FOSS TER, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 37697-133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37697/133 |
| Instrument | 20190726000420 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 FOSS TER, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2509 |
| Document Number | 37417-354 |
| Book / Page | 037417 / 000354 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2000540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2 FOSS TER MARBLEHEAD MA 019452509, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-2509 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Foss Ter was $8,739, down 0.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Marblehead Town |
| Unified School District | Marblehead School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,739.00 (-0.83%) | $1,020,900 (+4.85%) Land $672,500 Building $347,500 | $978,793 (-13.51%) |
| 2025 | $8,812.00 (+16.38%) | $973,700 (+15.22%) Land $672,500 Building $301,200 | $1,131,640 |
| 2024 | $7,572.00 (-5.72%) | $845,100 (+5.23%) Land $642,600 Building $202,500 | |
| 2023 | $8,031.00 | $803,100 Land $612,700 Building $190,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Foss Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 47 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 47 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 47 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 Foss Ter 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 | 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 |
| 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 949 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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