Essex County and Salem City property record for 16 Sunset Rd, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,106 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $795,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,426 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Jul 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:31 L:0254 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:31 L:0254 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,106 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,357 sqft |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,580 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 16 SUNSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-5319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 254 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 204102 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · APN SALE M:31 L:0254
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Jan 07, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 07, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20243310 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41950 / 221 |
| Transfer Doc | 28643-271 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5319 |
| Document Number | 041950-221 |
| Book / Page | 41950 / 221 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240116003310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 02, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 16 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5319 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 16 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5319 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 040111-336 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40111/336 |
| Instrument | 20210726000600 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 07, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 SUNSET RD, SALEM, MA 01970-5319 |
| Document Number | 38176-189 |
| Book / Page | 38176 / 189 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200107001830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 SUNSET RD # R, R, SALEM, MA 01970-5319 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,426.00 (+6.81%) | $743,000 (+9.44%) Land $237,400 Building $505,600 | $769,785 |
| 2024 | $7,889.00 (+11.08%) | $678,900 (+19.59%) Land $237,400 Building $441,500 | |
| 2023 | $7,102.00 | $567,700 Land $185,700 Building $382,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 285 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 44,480 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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