Essex County and Salem City property record for 1 Cambridge St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,856 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,309 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0475 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0475 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,666 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,538 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,538 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,810 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1 CAMBRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 475 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District listed 1973 · 302 contributing resources · NRIS 73000312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1 Cambridge St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2016.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 CAMBRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2016560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34921 / 242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Cambridge St was $11,309, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,309.00 (+4.84%) | $1,049,100 (+10.29%) Land $260,900 Building $788,200 | $1,024,162 (+4.6%) |
| 2025 | $10,787.00 (+8.71%) | $951,200 (+11.38%) Land $238,200 Building $713,000 | $979,165 |
| 2024 | $9,923.00 (+3.68%) | $854,000 (+11.62%) Land $221,200 Building $632,800 | |
| 2023 | $9,571.00 | $765,100 Land $204,200 Building $560,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Cambridge St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1 Cambridge St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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