Essex County and Salem City property record for 16 Fairmount St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,923 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,200 (Jan 1963) |
| Tax Bill | $7,849 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:27 L:0194 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:27 L:0194 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,923 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,903 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,182 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16 FAIRMOUNT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 194 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 204600 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 FAIRMOUNT ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1963 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1963 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042153-309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,849.00 (+4.51%) | $728,100 (+9.94%) Land $225,700 Building $502,400 | $761,404 |
| 2025 | $7,510.00 (+6.83%) | $662,300 (+9.47%) Land $203,100 Building $459,200 | |
| 2024 | $7,030.00 (+3.31%) | $605,000 (+11.21%) Land $193,100 Building $411,900 | |
| 2023 | $6,805.00 | $544,000 Land $178,200 Building $365,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
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 867 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: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.
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