Essex County and Danvers Town property record for 96 Water St, Danvers, MA 01923
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,865 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,176 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | DANV M:064 L:037 P |
| Primary APN | DANV M:064 L:037 P |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,865 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 883 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,802 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 96 WATER ST |
|---|---|
| City | DANVERS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01923-3765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | DANVERS MA |
| Township / Civil Division | DANVERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 211100 |
96 Water St is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2003.
Source: Essex County and Danvers Town records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 LOCUST ST, DANVERS, MA 01923-1611 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20275 / 563 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Water St was $7,176, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Danvers Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Danvers Town |
| Unified School District | Danvers School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,176.00 (-0.33%) | $653,000 (+0.76%) Land $463,900 Building $189,100 | $800,470 |
| 2024 | $7,200.00 (+3.97%) | $648,100 (+9.96%) Land $463,900 Building $184,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,925.00 | $589,400 Land $411,400 Building $178,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Water St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
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 96 Water St 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 |
|---|
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 | DANVERS WATER DEPT. serves 28,087 people · EPA ID MA3071000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| 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 149 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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