Essex County and Danvers Town property record for 8 Merrill St, Danvers, MA 01923
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,173 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $517,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,682 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | DANV M:059 L:031 P |
| Primary APN | DANV M:059 L:031 P |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Basement Area | 666 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 666 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,173 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8 MERRILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | DANVERS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01923-3117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | DANVERS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DANVERS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 211100 |
Source: Essex County and Danvers Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 MERRILL ST, DANVERS, MA 01923-3117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DISCOVER BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20241280 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41946 / 548 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANVERS MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8 MERRILL ST, DANVERS, MA 01923-3117 |
| Document Number | 041946-548 |
| Book / Page | 41946 / 548 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240112001280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 MERRILL ST, DANVERS, MA 01923-3117 |
| Document Number | 240112001290 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240112001290 |
| Name | DRAPER AND KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP. |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANVERS MA |
| Property Address | 8 MERRILL ST, DANVERS, MA 01923-3117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39082-243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39082/243 |
| Instrument | 20201021001160 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2030 |
Source: Essex County and Danvers Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Danvers Town |
| Unified School District | Danvers School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,682.00 (+6.03%) | $517,000 (+7.17%) Land $317,100 Building $199,900 | $553,090 |
| 2024 | $5,359.00 (+1.63%) | $482,400 (+7.49%) Land $294,800 Building $187,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,273.00 | $448,800 Land $274,800 Building $174,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| 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.
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 | DANVERS WATER DEPT. serves 28,087 people · EPA ID MA3071000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 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 |
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