Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
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Essex County, MA assessor property search and records
Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Essex County, Massachusetts. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
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Official sources
Essex County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources
Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.
| Record type | Official source | Notes |
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| Assessed values | Town of Essex Property Assessment Dataessex.patriotproperties.com |
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| Deeds and recorded documents | Northern Essex Registry of Deedsmassrods.com/essexnorth/ |
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| Property taxes | Town of Essex Tax Bills Search & Paywww.mytaxbill.org/inet/bill/home.do |
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| GIS and parcel maps | AxisGIS - Essex, MAwww.axisgis.com/EssexMA/ |
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| Permits and building records | Town of Essex Online Permitswww.essexma.org/1242/Town-of-Essex-On-line-Building-Electrica |
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| Zoning and land use | Town of Essex Bylaws, Zoning, and Regulationswww.essexma.org/1370/Bylaws-Zoning-and-Regulations |
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County data
Essex County tax rates and property values
County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.
Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.
AssessorSearch county dataCity property data
Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.
| City | Median estimated value | Median assessed value | Median effective property tax rate | Median tax amount |
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| Lynn | $577,325 | $520,500 | 0.97% | $5,557 |
| Haverhill | $551,998 | $460,400 | 0.86% | $4,693 |
| Methuen | $608,143 | $504,700 | 0.85% | $4,568 |
| Peabody | $682,489 | $593,300 | 0.76% | $4,503 |
| Salem | $613,975 | $525,800 | 0.99% | $6,069 |
| Beverly | $748,659 | $638,300 | 0.96% | $7,151 |
| Gloucester | $751,162 | $650,400 | 0.84% | $6,344 |
| Lawrence | $526,677 | $436,450 | 0.75% | $3,956 |
| Andover | $1,008,121 | $892,150 | 1.13% | $11,364 |
| North Andover | $825,534 | $695,300 | 0.97% | $7,829 |
FAQ
Essex County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search Essex County property records by address?
Use the official Town of Essex Property Assessment Data to search Essex County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Essex County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of Essex County properties?
Use the official Town of Essex Property Assessment Data for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Essex County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in Essex County?
Use the official Town of Essex Property Assessment Data for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up Essex County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official Town of Essex Tax Bills Search & Pay for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.
Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Essex County?
Use the official Northern Essex Registry of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.
Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Essex County?
Use the official AxisGIS - Essex, MA for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.
Where can I search permits or zoning in Essex County?
Use Town of Essex Online Permits for permits and Town of Essex Bylaws, Zoning, and Regulations for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific permit or planning portals.
Can I build a list of Essex County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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