Essex County and Salem City property record for 159 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 3,038 sqft · built 1700 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $13,027 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:35 L:0407 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:35 L:0407 |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,038 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,076 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,449 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1700 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1700 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,300 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 DERBY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5637 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 407 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 204300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Salem Maritime National Historic Site listed 1966 · 10 contributing resources · NRIS 66000048 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Derby St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2003.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 DERBY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-5637 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20684 / 477 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Derby St was $13,027, up 4.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,027.00 (+4.67%) | $595,100 (+8.16%) Land $293,300 Building $301,800 |
| 2025 | $12,446.00 (+4.49%) | $550,200 (+9.43%) Land $273,100 Building $277,100 |
| 2024 | $11,911.00 (-2.07%) | $502,800 (+4.38%) Land $247,300 Building $255,500 |
| 2023 | $12,163.00 | $481,700 Land $235,800 Building $245,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Derby St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1987–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Extreme Weather Conditons And Flooding |
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 159 Derby 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 |
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| 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 638 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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