Essex County and Salem City property record for 12 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.411 acres (17,903 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $8,638 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:31 L:0256 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:31 L:0256 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,903 sqft (0.411 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 12 SUNSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 256 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042629-301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,638.00 (+1.58%) | $801,300 (+6.85%) Land $264,700 Building $536,600 | $759,574 (+15.03%) |
| 2025 | $8,504.00 (+0.79%) | $749,900 (+3.28%) Land $264,600 Building $485,300 | $660,345 |
| 2024 | $8,437.00 (+11.47%) | $726,100 (+20.02%) Land $264,600 Building $461,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,569.00 | $605,000 Land $207,200 Building $397,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 100 ft |
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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