Essex County and Salem City property record for 164 Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,406 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,115 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $74,900 (May 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $5,735 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | SALE M:35 L:0034 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:35 L:0034 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,406 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,568 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,115 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 164 BRIDGE ST |
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| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-3930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 204500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bridge Street Neck Historic District listed 2002 · 383 contributing resources · NRIS 02000790 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
164 Bridge St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1993.
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 164 BRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11868 / 220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 164 Bridge St was $5,735, up 8.8% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,735.00 (+8.82%) | $532,000 (+14.48%) Land $183,000 Building $349,000 | $695,480 |
| 2025 | $5,270.00 (+2.75%) | $464,700 (+5.28%) Land $145,800 Building $318,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,129.00 (+7.39%) | $441,400 (+15.61%) Land $145,800 Building $295,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,776.00 | $381,800 Land $128,600 Building $253,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 164 Bridge 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 units insured incl. 7 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1992–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 164 Bridge 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 472 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: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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