Essex County and Salem City property record for 10 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,235 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $73,500 (Jan 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $6,652 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Sep 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:17 L:0302 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:17 L:0302 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,235 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,142 sqft |
| Basement Area | 711 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 711 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,250 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 10 BALCOMB ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 302 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
10 Balcomb St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2023.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1554 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 17, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11109 / 384 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041632-21 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 10 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1554 |
| Document Number | 0041632-21 |
| Book / Page | 41632 / 21 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230627000670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1554 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 10 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1554 |
| Document Number | 041171-490 |
| Book / Page | 41171 / 490 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 134 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1554 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 10 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1554 |
| Document Number | 041171-488 |
| Book / Page | 41171 / 488 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 312 GROVE ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-3746 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 10 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1554 |
| Document Number | 0040940-44 |
| Book / Page | 40940 / 44 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220517003490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1554 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 10 Balcomb St was $6,652, up 5.2% 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 | $6,652.00 (+5.22%) | $617,100 (+10.69%) Land $218,000 Building $399,000 | $588,846 (+13.25%) |
| 2025 | $6,322.00 (+3.17%) | $557,500 (+5.71%) Land $196,200 Building $361,300 | $519,935 |
| 2024 | $6,128.00 (+2.92%) | $527,400 (+10.82%) Land $186,500 Building $340,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,954.00 | $475,900 Land $172,100 Building $303,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10 Balcomb 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 10 Balcomb 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 867 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.
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