Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Beacon St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,111 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Jan 1974) |
| Tax Bill | $7,543 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0353 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0353 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,709 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,111 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 BEACON ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 353 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| 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.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BEACON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1974 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1974 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 37406-225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12 BEACON ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4102 |
| Document Number | 37406-225 |
| Book / Page | 037406 / 000225 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190328390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7 LAUREL RD NORTH READING MA 018643010, NORTH READING, MA 01864-3010 |
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 (+6.66%) | $699,700 (+12.2%) Land $209,700 Building $489,800 | $694,315 |
| 2025 | $7,072.00 (+4.69%) | $623,600 (+7.28%) Land $175,700 Building $447,900 | |
| 2024 | $6,755.00 (+2.55%) | $581,300 (+10.41%) Land $166,500 Building $414,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,587.00 | $526,500 Land $154,200 Building $372,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 |
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| 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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