16 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 16 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.368 acres (16,017 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$4,500 (Jul 1997)
Tax Bill$2,479 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:41 L:0259

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:41 L:0259

Exterior

Lot Area16,017 sqft (0.368 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address16 DERBY ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-5621
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Lot Number259
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract204400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Derby Waterfront District
listed 1976 · 100 contributing resources · NRIS 76000297

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address244 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2229
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingEt Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 14, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 14, 1997 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 25, 1988 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page14210 / 158
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,479.00 (-1.43%)$230,000 (+3.7%) Land $230,000
2025$2,515.00 (-2.37%)$221,800 (+0.05%) Land $221,800
2024$2,576.00 (+1.5%)$221,700 (+9.27%) Land $221,700
2023$2,538.00$202,900 Land $202,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies26 units insured
incl. 9 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1982–2006)
Most Recent ClaimMay 2006 · Severe Storms 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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