Essex County and Salem City property record for 13 Vale St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,402 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (May 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $7,534 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:25 L:0342 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:25 L:0342 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,789 sqft |
| Basement Area | 851 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 851 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,402 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 13 VALE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5880 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 342 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
13 Vale St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1990.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 VALE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5880 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10418 / 594 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 13 VALE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5880 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0039082-70 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39082/70 |
| Instrument | 20201021000870 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Vale St was $7,534, up 4.5% 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 | $7,534.00 (+4.45%) | $698,900 (+9.87%) Land $218,900 Building $475,200 | $718,959 |
| 2025 | $7,213.00 (+4.52%) | $636,100 (+7.11%) Land $197,000 Building $439,100 | |
| 2024 | $6,901.00 (+2.74%) | $593,900 (+10.62%) Land $187,200 Building $406,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,717.00 | $536,900 Land $172,800 Building $364,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Vale St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 13 Vale 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 |
|---|
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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