Everett Property Records
Everett property records are recorded at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Cambridge. You can search Everett deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents for free through MassLandRecords.com. The city assessor maintains an online database at Patriot Properties with assessed values, building details, and tax data for every parcel. Everett has about 49,000 residents and sits in southern Middlesex County, just north of Boston and the Mystic River.
Everett Overview
Everett Deeds at Middlesex South
All Everett property records are filed at the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds at 208 Cambridge Street in Cambridge. Register Maria C. Curtatone runs the office. It covers Everett along with more than 40 other cities and towns in the southern half of Middlesex County. Every deed, mortgage, lien, and homestead filing for Everett properties is recorded here.
The registry phone is (617) 679-6300. Email is middlesexsouth@sec.state.ma.us. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. E-recording is available for attorneys and title companies. If you walk in to record a document, head to the second-floor Welcome Desk. The registry handles a high volume of recordings each day, so plan for some wait time during busy periods.
The Middlesex South Registry has one of the deepest digital archives in the state. Records going back centuries are scanned and accessible online. For Everett properties, you can trace the chain of title through MassLandRecords without ever visiting the office.
Everett Assessor Property Lookup
The Everett Assessor's Office handles all property valuations in the city. Call 617-394-2205 with questions. The office uses Patriot Properties for its online database. You can search by address, owner name, or parcel ID. Each record shows the assessed value, lot size, building details, and sale history.
The Everett Assessor database on Patriot Properties lets you search for any property in the city and view its current assessment, building info, and ownership data.
The database is updated each fiscal year and reflects the latest assessed values and property characteristics.
The FY 2025 single tax rate in Everett is $9.83 per $1,000 of assessed value. Tax bills come quarterly. The first two bills in August and November are preliminary estimates based on the prior year. The third bill in late December is the actual tax bill based on the new assessment. On a home assessed at $500,000, the annual tax runs about $4,915 before exemptions.
Search Everett Land Records Online
Go to MassLandRecords.com and select Middlesex South to search Everett property records. The site is free. No account needed. You can search by name, address, document number, book and page, or recording date.
For the best results, use the name search. Enter the last name and optionally the first name. Pick Grantor to find documents where someone sold or transferred property. Pick Grantee for purchases. The advanced search lets you filter for Everett specifically and narrow by document type or date range. This is the standard method for title research.
Documents are viewable as scanned PDFs. Print them for free from the site. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page and must be ordered from the registry. Recording fees follow the state schedule: deeds are $155, mortgages are $205, and the excise tax on deeds is $4.56 per $1,000 of the sale price.
Property Laws Affecting Everett
M.G.L. Chapter 183 governs property transfers in Everett and across Massachusetts. Recording a deed at the Middlesex South Registry protects your ownership claim. Without recording, a later buyer could potentially challenge your title. This is why every real estate closing includes a trip to the registry.
Filing a Declaration of Homestead under M.G.L. Chapter 188 costs $35 and protects your Everett home from most creditors up to $1,000,000. Public records access is guaranteed under M.G.L. Chapter 66. The Middlesex South Registry offers the free Consumer Notification Service that emails you when documents are recorded against your property. Sign up at the registry to get alerts.
Nearby Cities
These cities border or are close to Everett. Most file property records at the Middlesex South Registry.
Middlesex County Property Records
Everett is in Middlesex County and files all land documents at the Middlesex South Registry in Cambridge. The county has two registries. Visit the county page for full details on both.