Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $235,000 on Jan 18, 2013
21 CONGRESS ST
AMESBURY, MA 01913
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,946 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Jan 18, 2013
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$219,983
GUARANTEED RATE INC · recorded Jan 18, 2013
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,686 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$633,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$202,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$430,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$633,100
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
53
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
25
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck
Transaction History(4)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Foreclosure Filings(1)
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Amesbury Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
Amesbury Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
Amesbury High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
District: Amesbury School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 01913These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.96
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,658
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,285 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,244
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,419
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
21 Congress St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 93% of homes in Amesbury 01913
- Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Amesbury 01913
- Older than 96% of homes in Essex County
How it measures up in Amesbury 01913
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amesbury 01913.
Living area2,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 93% of homes nearby
Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger
Bigger than 25% of homes nearby
Year built1850
OlderTypical 1968Newer
Newer than 7% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Amesbury 01913 | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,946 ft² | 93% of homes | 84% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.19 ac | 25% of homes | 36% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1850 | 7% of homes | 4% of homes |
About 21 Congress St
When did 21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA last sell?
21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA last sold on Jan 18, 2013 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA?
21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,946 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.
When was 21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA built?
21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. The building has 3 stories.
What schools serve 21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA?
21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA is assigned to Amesbury Elementary School (elementary); Amesbury Middle School (middle), rated C+; Amesbury High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Amesbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA compare to other homes in Amesbury 01913?
Among the 5,770 homes in Amesbury 01913, it is bigger than 93% of them (2,946 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1850 against a typical 1968). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Congress St, Amesbury, MA was $9,686. The county assessed it at $633,100.
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