Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Phillips St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,882 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $234,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,667 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:16 L:0251 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:16 L:0251 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,882 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 12 PHILLIPS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 251 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
12 Phillips St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 PHILLIPS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34631 / 160 |
| Transfer Doc | 034631-160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Phillips St was $5,667, up 5.3% 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 | $5,667.00 (+5.33%) | $525,700 (+10.81%) Land $210,200 Building $315,500 | $527,391 (+36.7%) |
| 2025 | $5,380.00 (+3.18%) | $474,400 (+5.73%) Land $189,200 Building $285,200 | $385,795 |
| 2024 | $5,214.00 (+2.06%) | $448,700 (+9.87%) Land $179,800 Building $268,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,109.00 | $408,400 Land $166,000 Building $242,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Phillips St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 Phillips 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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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