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36 ESSEX ST

SAUGUS, MA 01906
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 197515 units450–700 ft²
$4.3M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$307K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$457
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+34.4%vs the Saugus ZIP median sale $/ft² ($340)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+9.4%per yeartypical hold 5.5 yrsfrom 33 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19931996200020032008201720222025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19931996200020032008201720222025

49 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$266K$293K$320K$347K450 ft²500 ft²550 ft²600 ft²650 ft²700 ft²
1 bd2 bd
1 bed
1 unit
2 bed
14 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
11 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft²
3 units
One-off layouts
1 unit

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$266K–$266K
1 unit
$294K–$294K
1 unit
$297K–$305K
5 units
$309K–$310K
2 units
$321K–$325K
3 units
$332K–$332K
1 unit
$347K–$347K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.73%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.0%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.5.3 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.50%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.52%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$326,375
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,006
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 3Jul 9, 2025$340,000Unit 10Aug 2, 2024$315,000Unit 2Dec 5, 2023$260,000Unit 8Feb 23, 2022$300,000Unit 7Aug 9, 2021$255,000Unit 10Jul 8, 2021$265,000Unit 14Jun 16, 2021$260,000Unit 6Jun 2, 2021$280,000Unit 9May 28, 2021$247,000Unit 11Jul 10, 2020$235,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,038 (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.$284,500 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$284,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$337,535

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyESSEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1978
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Veterans Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.5 mi
M
Saugus Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Saugus High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Saugus School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01906These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,549
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,506 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,903
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,719
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

36 Essex St
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$285K
36 Essex St # 1
2 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft²
$303K
36 Essex St # 2
1 bd · 1 ba · 450 ft²
$266K
36 Essex St
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$347K
36 Essex St # 4
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$325K
36 Essex St # 5
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
36 Essex St
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$309K
36 Essex St # 7
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$332K
36 Essex St # 8
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$305K
36 Essex St # 9
2 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft²
$294K
36 Essex St # 10
2 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft²
$321K
36 Essex St # 11
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$323K
36 Essex St # 13
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$301K
36 Essex St # 14
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$310K
36 Essex St # 15
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$297K
36 Essex St # 16
2 bd · 1 ba · 700 ft²
$300K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 36 Essex St

How many units are in 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA?

36 Essex St, Saugus, MA has 15 residential units across built in 1975, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 15 units at 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA is $306,772. That works out to $457 per square foot. Units run from 450 to 700 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA expensive for Saugus?

Units at 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA carry a median of $457 per square foot, 34% above the Saugus median of $340 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA?

0 units at 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 49 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA appreciated?

Across 33 repeat sales of the same unit, 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA returned a median 9.4% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 5.5 years.

What floor plans does 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA have?

The most common plan at 36 Essex St, Saugus, MA is a 2-bedroom of 700 square feet, repeated 11 times, with a median estimate of $309,543. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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