Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
79 ERNEST ST
SAUGUS, MA 01906
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,310 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,879 (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.$831,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$306,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$525,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$831,400
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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(6)
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.
EMH
Veterans Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 0.5 mi
Saugus Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
Saugus High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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%
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How this home compares
79 Ernest 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 94% of homes in Saugus 01906
- Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Essex County
- Older than 83% of homes in Saugus 01906
How it measures up in Saugus 01906
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saugus 01906.
Living area3,310 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,713 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 94% of homes nearby
Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger
Bigger than 35% of homes nearby
Year built1910
OlderTypical 1956Newer
Newer than 17% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Saugus 01906 | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 3,310 ft² | 94% of homes | 89% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.17 ac | 35% of homes | 33% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1910 | 17% of homes | 24% of homes |
About 79 Ernest St
How big is 79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA?
79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,310 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.
When was 79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA built?
79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA?
79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA is assigned to Veterans Early Learning Center (elementary); Saugus Middle School (middle), rated C-; Saugus High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Saugus School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA compare to other homes in Saugus 01906?
Among the 8,776 homes in Saugus 01906, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,310 ft² against a typical 1,713 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1910 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Ernest St, Saugus, MA was $8,879. The county assessed it at $831,400.
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- 15 Ernest St$640K107 ft · 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,974 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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- 8 Smith Rd153 ft · 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,098 ft² · Sold $180K · Aug 1998
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