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20 Ralston Dr

Essex, MA 01929

residentialSingle Family
Owner
Cap...
Owner Type
Financial
Tenure
30 yrs
Assessed
$3,558,600
Built
1996
Sq Ft
4,901
Lot
0.47 ac
Bed/Bath
3/4
Type
Single Family
Elevated Risks22ConditionC2Fire GradeEPermits6Last PermitDec 2022FloodVESurgeCat 1

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20 Ralston Dr, Essex, MA 01929— Property Report

Home& Property Details

20 Ralston Dr is a Contemporary single family built in 1996 located in Essex, Essex County, MA. The home has 4,901 square feet of living area on a 0.47-acre lot. The home has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 half bath across 2 stories.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

20 Ralston Dr is in FEMA flood zone VE. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 1 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. This property is at risk of inundation under a 1-foot sea level rise scenario. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 50 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 20 Ralston Dr at Grade E (Minimal fire protection access). The nearest fire station, ESSEX FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 2.1 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade D or E may face higher insurance premiums due to limited fire protection resources.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 6 building permits on file for 20 Ralston Dr. The most recent permit was filed December 13, 2022. In the past five years, 3 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $3,558,600, with $1,369,200 attributed to land and $2,189,400 to improvements. The property last sold on June 22, 1984 for $163,000. The deed history includes 1 recorded conveyance.

Environmental & Land Use

20 Ralston Dr is classified as a waterfront property.

EssexNeighborhood & Community

20 Ralston Dr is located in Essex, Essex County, MA. The property is zoned RS2 (General). The median home value in this census tract is $826,700. Median household income is $121,675. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 77%. The property is served by the Manchester Essex Regional school district.

Full Property Intelligence Report

The complete NE Provenance report for 20 Ralston Dr, Essex, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.