Essex County and Salem City property record for 13 River St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,459 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $376,500 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,086 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance Sep 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:26 L:0604 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:26 L:0604 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,459 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,677 sqft |
| Basement Area | 609 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 609 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,200 sqft (0.051 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 13 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 604 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestnut Street District (Boundary Increase) listed 1978 · 22 contributing resources · NRIS 78000468 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
13 River St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2009.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28962 / 118 |
| Transfer Doc | 2113000244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 13 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 40480-582 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40480/582 |
| Instrument | 20211115000660 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 13 RIVER ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38965-3 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38965/3 |
| Instrument | 20200922002970 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 River St was $8,086, up 9% 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 | $8,086.00 (+9.02%) | $750,100 (+14.68%) Land $256,700 Building $493,400 | $681,830 (-5.7%) |
| 2025 | $7,417.00 (+2.22%) | $654,100 (+4.76%) Land $234,400 Building $419,700 | $723,045 |
| 2024 | $7,256.00 (+0.93%) | $624,400 (+8.65%) Land $217,600 Building $406,800 | |
| 2023 | $7,189.00 | $574,700 Land $200,900 Building $373,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 River 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 |
| 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.
The area around 13 River St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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