Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Barton St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,887 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,543 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0408 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0408 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,887 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,207 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,207 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,115 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 BARTON ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 408 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bridge Street Neck Historic District listed 2002 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 02000790 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
12 Barton St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BARTON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32172 / 375 |
| Transfer Doc | 032172-375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Barton St was $7,543, up 6.4% 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 | $7,543.00 (+6.4%) | $699,700 (+11.93%) Land $194,400 Building $498,200 | $747,716 |
| 2025 | $7,089.00 (+6.54%) | $625,100 (+9.17%) Land $162,900 Building $462,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,654.00 (+3.32%) | $572,600 (+11.23%) Land $154,400 Building $418,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,440.00 | $514,800 Land $142,900 Building $371,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Barton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 43 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 48 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1982–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12 Barton 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 505 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: Verizon.
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