Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Saunders St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,706 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,428 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,688 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0080 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0080 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,706 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 853 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 853 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,428 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 SAUNDERS ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| 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.
12 Saunders St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 SAUNDERS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24338 / 298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Saunders St was $7,688, 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 | $7,688.00 (+5.3%) | $713,200 (+10.78%) Land $196,000 Building $517,200 | $712,636 |
| 2025 | $7,301.00 (+4.69%) | $643,800 (+7.26%) Land $164,300 Building $479,500 | |
| 2024 | $6,974.00 (+2.15%) | $600,200 (+9.99%) Land $155,600 Building $444,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,827.00 | $545,700 Land $144,100 Building $401,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Saunders 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 Saunders 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 |
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| 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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