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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $245,000 on Jul 30, 2001

79 FRIEND ST

AMESBURY, MA 01913
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,573 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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.$245,000 · Jul 30, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,487 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$563,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$198,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$365,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$517,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$660,142

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.Duplex Single
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Amesbury High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Amesbury Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Charles C. Cashman Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 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%

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How this home compares

79 Friend 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 88% of homes in Amesbury 01913
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% 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 area2,573 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 79 Friend St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmesbury 01913Essex County
Living areabigger than2,573 ft²88% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac10% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than186010% of homes4% of homes

About 79 Friend St

When did 79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA last sell?

79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA last sold on Jul 30, 2001 for $245,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA?

79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,573 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA built?

79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA?

79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA is assigned to Amesbury High School (high), rated B-; Amesbury Middle School (middle), rated C; Charles C. Cashman Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Amesbury School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA compare to other homes in Amesbury 01913?

Among the 5,767 homes in Amesbury 01913, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,573 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1860 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 79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Friend St, Amesbury, MA was $8,487. The county assessed it at $563,900.

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