Essex County and Saugus Town property record for 85 Clifton Ave, Saugus, MA 01906
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,477 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,756 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SAUG M:004-E B:0013 L:0003 |
| Primary APN | SAUG M:004-E B:0013 L:0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,110 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 550 sqft |
| Basement Area | 550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,477 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 9987032 |
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| Street Address | 85 CLIFTON AVE |
| City | SAUGUS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01906-3859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SAUGUS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUGUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 208102 |
85 Clifton Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2025.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 CLIFTON AVE, SAUGUS, MA 01906-3859 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042867-492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Clifton Ave was $5,756, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Saugus Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Saugus Town |
| Unified School District | Saugus School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,756.00 (+4.88%) | $552,400 (+7.49%) Land $332,900 Building $219,500 | $577,952 (+6.01%) |
| 2025 | $5,488.00 (+4.67%) | $513,900 (+4.39%) Land $302,700 Building $211,200 | $545,205 |
| 2024 | $5,243.00 (+4.71%) | $492,300 (+10.7%) Land $285,400 Building $206,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,007.00 | $444,700 Land $250,800 Building $193,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Clifton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · other causes |
| 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 85 Clifton Ave 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 | SAUGUS WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,844 people · EPA ID MA3262000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 623 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Netafy.
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