Essex County and Salem City property record for 14 Saunders St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,578 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Jan 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $7,213 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:36 L:0079 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:36 L:0079 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,578 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 981 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 981 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,522 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 14 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 | 79 |
| 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.
14 Saunders St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1977.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 SAUNDERS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6355 / 92 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 14 SAUNDERS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3955 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040808-566 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40808/566 |
| Instrument | 20220322004250 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 14 SAUNDERS ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3955 |
| Document Number | 37083-527 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 14 SAUNDERS ST SALEM MA 019703955, SALEM, MA 01970-3955 |
| Document Number | 37083-527 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037083/000527 |
| Instrument | 16002550 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 14 Saunders St was $7,213, up 6.7% 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 | $7,213.00 (+6.65%) | $669,100 (+12.19%) Land $201,600 Building $465,100 | $704,530 |
| 2025 | $6,763.00 (+4.64%) | $596,400 (+7.23%) Land $168,900 Building $427,500 | |
| 2024 | $6,463.00 (+3.34%) | $556,200 (+11.26%) Land $160,100 Building $396,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,254.00 | $499,900 Land $148,200 Building $351,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 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 14 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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