Essex County and Salem City property record for 16 Varney St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $309,900 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,307 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Mar 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:15 L:0349 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:15 L:0349 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,508 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,714 sqft |
| Basement Area | 908 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 16 VARNEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-1932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 349 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 204702 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 VARNEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage METRO CU |
| Mar 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 23958 / 472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 16 VARNEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38344-362 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38344/362 |
| Instrument | 20200318001410 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Property Address | 16 VARNEY ST, SALEM, MA 01970-1932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38344-350 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38344/350 |
| Instrument | 20200318001400 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
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 | $6,307.00 (+7.83%) | $585,100 (+13.44%) Land $201,500 Building $383,600 | $569,418 (-0.42%) |
| 2025 | $5,849.00 (+3.47%) | $515,800 (+6.02%) Land $168,900 Building $346,900 | $571,805 |
| 2024 | $5,653.00 (+3.46%) | $486,500 (+11.38%) Land $160,000 Building $326,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,464.00 | $436,800 Land $148,100 Building $288,700 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 601 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 |
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