Essex County and Essex Town property record for 8 Turtleback Rd, Essex, MA 01929
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,129 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.16 acres (94,090 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,202,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $16,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ESSE M:147 L:3 |
| Primary APN | ESSE M:147 L:3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,129 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,556 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,788 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,788 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Geodesic/Dome |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 94,090 sqft (2.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 479 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 TURTLEBACK RD |
| City | ESSEX |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01929-1257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ESSEX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 222100 |
Source: Essex County and Essex Town records · APN ESSE M:147 L:3
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 TURTLEBACK RD, ESSEX, MA 01929-1257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 579209 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 TURTLEBACK RD, ESSEX, MA 01929-1257 |
| Document Number | 629737 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 629737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 TURTLEBACK RD, ESSEX, MA 01929-1257 |
| Document Number | 629739 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 629739 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 TURTLEBACK RD, ESSEX, MA 01929-1257 |
| Document Number | 0000579209 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Instrument | 579209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
Source: Essex County and Essex Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Essex Town |
| Unified School District | Manchester Essex Regional School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,005.00 (+1.57%) | $1,232,100 (+8.54%) Land $469,700 Building $762,400 | $1,440,770 |
| 2023 | $15,757.00 | $1,135,200 Land $426,100 Building $709,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250092221002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 63 (1978–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 63 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2022 · Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
Based on FCC filings for 33 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3092000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ESSEX WATER DEPT. serves 3,675 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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