Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,161 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,134 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,900 (Dec 1980) |
| Tax Bill | $9,997 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:37 L:0055 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:37 L:0055 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,161 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,386 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,291 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,291 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,134 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12 BRIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5869 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
12 Bridge St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1980.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5869 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6773 / 42 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 12 BRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5869 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0036963-73 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36963/73 |
| Instrument | 180824004300 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Bridge St was $9,997, up 15.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,997.00 (+15.61%) | $927,400 (+21.63%) Land $187,800 Building $738,100 |
| 2025 | $8,647.00 (+7.32%) | $762,500 (+9.97%) Land $149,700 Building $612,800 |
| 2024 | $8,057.00 (+3.47%) | $693,400 (+11.39%) Land $149,700 Building $543,700 |
| 2023 | $7,787.00 | $622,500 Land $132,100 Building $490,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12 Bridge St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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.
Wildfire risk around 12 Bridge St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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