Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Chestnut St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 6,998 sqft · built 1805 |
| Lot Size | 0.383 acres (16,683 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $26,650 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0426 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0426 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,998 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 12,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,674 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,674 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1805 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1805 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 16,683 sqft (0.383 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 426 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| 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.
12 Chestnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2024.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34777 / 256 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042107-580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 12 CHESTNUT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38408-16 |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38408/16 |
| Instrument | 20200410000590 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Chestnut St was $26,650, up 6.9% 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 | $26,650.00 (+6.95%) | $2,472,200 (+12.51%) Land $406,900 Building $2,050,000 | $2,158,917 (+12.66%) |
| 2025 | $24,919.00 (+7.49%) | $2,197,400 (+10.15%) Land $314,300 Building $1,883,100 | $1,916,245 |
| 2024 | $23,182.00 (+2.71%) | $1,995,000 (+10.58%) Land $300,000 Building $1,695,000 | |
| 2023 | $22,571.00 | $1,804,200 Land $271,500 Building $1,532,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Chestnut 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 12 Chestnut 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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