Essex County and Amesbury City property record for 86 Congress St, Amesbury, MA 01913
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.401 acres (17,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,053 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | AMES M:27 B:0026 |
| Primary APN | AMES M:27 B:0026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,212 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 970 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 970 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,450 sqft (0.401 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | BP96 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 86 CONGRESS ST |
| City | AMESBURY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01913-1927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | AMESBURY TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 266400 |
86 Congress St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 CONGRESS ST, 3, SALEM, MA 01970-7323 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261550 |
| Deed Book / Page | 43289 / 432 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 043289-432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 86 CONGRESS ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-1927 |
| Document Number | 043289-432 |
| Book / Page | 43289 / 432 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260324001550 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 86 CONGRESS ST APT 3, 3, SALEM, MA 01970-7323 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AMESBURY MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 86 CONGRESS ST, AMESBURY, MA 01913-1927 |
| Document Number | 36864-247 |
| Book / Page | 036864 / 000247 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 180716980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 86 CONGRESS ST AMESBURY MA 019131927, AMESBURY, MA 01913-1927 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Congress St was $8,053, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Amesbury City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Amesbury City |
| Unified School District | Amesbury School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,053.00 (+1.37%) | $535,100 (+3.06%) Land $241,000 Building $294,100 | $622,839 (+1.65%) |
| 2025 | $7,944.00 (+5.71%) | $519,200 (+8.05%) Land $234,000 Building $285,200 | $612,750 |
| 2024 | $7,515.00 (+1.82%) | $480,500 (+6.38%) Land $220,700 Building $259,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,381.00 | $451,700 Land $191,900 Building $259,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Congress St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 86 Congress 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 | 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 | AMESBURY DPW WATER DIV. serves 17,366 people · EPA ID MA3007000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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