13 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 13 Balcomb St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,813 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.074 acres (3,202 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$505,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,681 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Second Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`SALE M:17 L:0055`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`SALE M:17 L:0055`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,813 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,281 sqft
Basement Area	828 sqft
Unfinished Basement	828 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,202 sqft (0.074 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	13 BALCOMB ST
City	SALEM
State	MA
Zip	01970-1501
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Lot Number	55
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	204600

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	13 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 31, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 29, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 23, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	39821 / 401
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2026
Property Address	13 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501
Document Number	0000000310
Book / Page	43541 / 494
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2026
Instrument	2026310
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000310,
Date	Jul 31, 2026
Book Page	43541/494
Instrument	2026310

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2046

Interest

Rate	6.49%
Max Rate	-1%

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM MA
Recording Date	Apr 29, 2021
Property Address	13 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501
Document Number	039821-401
Book / Page	39821 / 401
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	13 BALCOMB ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1501

Mortgage

Document Number	0039821403
Date	Apr 29, 2021
Instrument	39821/403

Lender

Name	LEADER BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Salem City
Unified School District	Salem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,681.00 (+10.26%)	$712,500 (+15.99%) Land $217,700 Building $493,900	$677,868 (+7.87%)
2025	$6,966.00 (+13.47%)	$614,300 (+16.28%) Land $196,000 Building $418,300	$628,425
2024	$6,139.00 (+3.58%)	$528,300 (+11.5%) Land $186,200 Building $342,100
2023	$5,927.00	$473,800 Land $171,900 Building $301,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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