1 Bemis St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 1 Bemis St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Government / Public Use
Lot Size	0.251 acres (10,938 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$100,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill	$411 (2018)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:15 L:0086`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:15 L:0086`

Exterior

Lot Area	10,938 sqft (0.251 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1 BEMIS ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > Government / Public Use
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Lot Number	86
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	204702

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	93 WASHINGTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3527
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Government

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 11, 1987 · Amount on Record
Transfer Doc	0000590443
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Feb 16, 2018
Property Address	1 BEMIS ST, SALEM, MA 01970
Document Number	0000590443
Instrument Date	Feb 16, 2018
Instrument	590443
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 7, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$456.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	93 WASHINGTON ST SALEM MA 019703527, SALEM, MA 01970-3527

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$130,900 (+11.12%) Land $130,900
2025		$117,800 (+5.18%) Land $117,800
2024		$112,000 (+8.32%) Land $112,000
2023		$103,400 Land $103,400
2018	$411.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 432 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20