Essex County and Marblehead Town property record for 8 Washington Sq, Marblehead, MA 01945
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 4,399 sqft · built 1804 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,110 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,475,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $17,408 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Apr 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | MARB M:0133 B:0010 L:0 |
| Primary APN | MARB M:0133 B:0010 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,399 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,487 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,574 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,574 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1804 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1804 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,110 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 8 WASHINGTON SQ |
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| City | MARBLEHEAD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01945-3357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | MARBLEHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 203301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Marblehead Historic District listed 1984 · 988 contributing resources · NRIS 84002402 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Marblehead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 WASHINGTON SQ, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DISCOVER BANK |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BBVA USA |
| Apr 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 39528 / 382 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 39528-382 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 8 WASHINGTON SQ, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3357 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 043245-506 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43245/506 |
| Instrument | 20260227000470 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 8 WASHINGTON SQ, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3357 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041541-567 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41541/567 |
| Instrument | 20230428004000 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 WASHINGTON SQ, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3357 |
| Document Number | 039528-382 |
| Book / Page | 39528 / 382 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 WASHINGTON SQ, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3357 |
| Document Number | 0039528385 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 39528/385 |
| Name | BBVA USA |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARBLEHEAD MA |
| Property Address | 8 WASHINGTON SQ, MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945-3357 |
| Document Number | 36656-252 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 36656-252 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036656/000252 |
| Instrument | 1804183560 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 17, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $17,408.00 (-2.34%) | $2,033,600 (+3.25%) Land $910,400 Building $1,117,700 | $2,058,695 (+14.28%) |
| 2025 | $17,825.00 (+2.18%) | $1,969,600 (+1.17%) Land $867,100 Building $1,102,500 | $1,801,390 |
| 2024 | $17,444.00 (+20.55%) | $1,946,900 (+34.55%) Land $932,100 Building $1,014,800 | |
| 2023 | $14,470.00 | $1,447,000 Land $650,300 Building $796,700 |
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 VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 45 units insured incl. 43 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter Coastal Storm |
| 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 | MARBLEHEAD WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 20,441 people · EPA ID MA3168000 |
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| 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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