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17 Cambridge St, Salem, MA 01970 Property Records

Essex County and Salem City property record for 17 Cambridge St, Salem, MA 01970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,859 sqft · built 1831
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,699 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$450,000 (Oct 2013)
Tax Bill$8,781 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Transfer
Sep 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSALE M:25 L:0568

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSALE M:25 L:0568

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,859 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,674 sqft
Basement Area700 sqft
Unfinished Basement700 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1831
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1831
Architectural StyleHistorical
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area1,699 sqft (0.039 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address17 CAMBRIDGE ST
CitySALEM
StateMA
Zip01970-3136
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeB1
Legal Lot Number568
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group5
Census Block5005
Census Tract204200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chestnut Street District
listed 1973 · 302 contributing resources · NRIS 73000312

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Salem City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address17 CAMBRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3136
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 12, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Sep 5, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CAMBRIDGE TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 2, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 2, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 27, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page32865 / 147
Last Transfer DateJul 11, 2023
Transfer Doc041656-311
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Recording DateJul 12, 2023
Property Address17 CAMBRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3136
Document Number041656-311
Book / Page41656 / 311
Instrument DateJul 11, 2023
Instrument20230712000320
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17 CAMBRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3136

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSALEM MA
Property Address17 CAMBRIDGE ST, SALEM, MA 01970-3136
Document Number37002-468
Instrument DateSep 5, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17 CAMBRIDGE ST SALEM MA 019703136, SALEM, MA 01970-3136

Mortgage

Document Number37002-468
DateSep 10, 2018
Book Page037002/000468
Instrument1809104550
Lender
NameCAMBRIDGE TR
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueSep 9, 2038
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Salem City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictSalem School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,781.00 (+1.88%)$774,300 (+4.4%) Land $231,200 Building $543,100$818,330
2024$8,619.00 (-0.91%)$741,700 (+6.67%) Land $214,700 Building $527,000
2023$8,698.00$695,300 Land $198,200 Building $497,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 44,480 people · EPA ID MA3258000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SALEM AND BEVERLY WATER SUPPLY BOARD
Last State InspectionDec 2024

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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