Essex County and Beverly City property record for 8 Sylvester Ave, Beverly, MA 01915
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,665 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.683 acres (29,743 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Nov 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $7,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R10 |
| Primary APN | R10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,665 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,743 sqft (0.683 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 SYLVESTER AVE |
| City | BEVERLY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01915-4012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Subdivision | EPHRAIM M BATES |
| Legal Block | 221 |
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 217202 |
8 Sylvester Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1988.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SYLVESTER AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-4012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEVERLY MA |
| Property Address | 8 SYLVESTER AVE, BEVERLY, MA 01915-4012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38445-421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38445/421 |
| Instrument | 20200423000590 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Sylvester Ave was $7,401, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Beverly City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Beverly City |
| Unified School District | Beverly School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,401.00 (+6.14%) | $673,400 (+8.46%) Land $411,100 Building $262,300 | $666,520 |
| 2024 | $6,973.00 (+3.94%) | $620,900 (+4.21%) Land $369,100 Building $251,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,709.00 | $595,800 Land $344,000 Building $251,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Sylvester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1987–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And 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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Sylvester Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BEVERLY WATER DEPT serves 47,461 people · EPA ID MA3030000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 537 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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