Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Read St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:23 L:0027 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:23 L:0027 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,085 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,010 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 READ ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-2818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DERBY ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 204701 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · APN SALE M:23 L:0027
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 READ ST, SALEM, MA 01970-2818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,822.00 (+2.36%) | $513,400 (+4.88%) Land $205,200 Building $308,200 | $585,580 |
| 2024 | $5,688.00 (+4.02%) | $489,500 (+11.99%) Land $195,000 Building $294,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,468.00 | $437,100 Land $180,000 Building $257,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 355 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 44,480 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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