Essex County and Newbury Town property record for 85 Elm St, Byfield, MA 01922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,582 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 1.33 acres (57,935 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,105 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | NEWB M:0R02 B:0000 L:0017B |
| Primary APN | NEWB M:0R02 B:0000 L:0017B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,582 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,994 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,358 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 57,935 sqft (1.33 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 85 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | BYFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01922-2813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWBURY |
| Legal Lot Number | 17B |
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWBURY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 269100 |
85 Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 ELM ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922-2813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 041920-313 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 85 ELM ST, NEWBURY, MA 01922-2813 |
| Document Number | 041920-313 |
| Book / Page | 41920 / 313 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231221002090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 ELM ST, BYFIELD, MA 01922-2813 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Elm St was $6,105, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Newbury Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Newbury Town |
| Unified School District | Triton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,105.00 (+0.11%) | $819,400 (+3.2%) Land $296,500 Building $522,900 | $780,140 |
| 2024 | $6,098.00 (-4.04%) | $794,000 (+8.32%) Land $296,500 Building $497,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,355.00 | $733,000 Land $276,900 Building $456,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Elm St 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 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 85 Elm St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BYFIELD WATER DISTRICT serves 2,228 people · EPA ID MA3205001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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