Essex County and Salem City property record for 164 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $12,670 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | SALE M:34 L:0109 |
| Primary APN | SALE M:34 L:0109 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,256 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,307 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 164 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01970-4815 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 109 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 204200 |
Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 164 LAFAYETTE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-4815 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 24243 / 358 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,670.00 (+3.8%) | $578,800 (+7.26%) Land $445,800 Building $127,700 |
| 2025 | $12,206.00 (+4.92%) | $539,600 (+9.88%) Land $415,200 Building $124,400 |
| 2024 | $11,634.00 (-1.91%) | $491,100 (+4.56%) Land $375,900 Building $115,200 |
| 2023 | $11,860.00 | $469,700 Land $358,400 Building $111,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 4 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 | 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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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